Aftercare Specialist
About The Position
The Aftercare Specialist serves youth transitioning from a higher level of care to a community-based setting. The specialist provides direct, targeted behavioral interventions for youth displaying challenging behaviors, using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and structured behavior management plans to ensure safety and support behavioral progress. The specialist meets with families in their homes to ensure needs are met and participates on the treatment planning team. They help develop, implement, and monitor intervention strategies in coordination with educators, mental health professionals, and family members, and review progress regularly to adjust plans based on observed outcomes. The role includes maintaining detailed records of interventions, progress notes, incident reports, and confidentiality agreements. The specialist also works with QRTP facilities to establish additional service subcontracts.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, counseling, or a related human services field.
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
- Two years of experience working with children and families in the social services field, including one year specifically in child welfare case management.
Nice To Haves
- Critical thinking skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Professional oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
- Ability to work well with a team.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, targeted behavioral interventions to youth displaying challenging behaviors.
- Use de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and structured behavior management plans to ensure safety and promote behavioral progress.
- Meet with families in their homes to ensure their needs are met.
- Participate in the treatment planning team.
- Help develop, implement, and monitor intervention strategies.
- Coordinate with educators, mental health professionals, and family members.
- Review progress regularly and adjust plans based on observed outcomes.
- Maintain detailed records of interventions, progress notes, incident reports, and confidentiality agreements.
- Work with QRTP facilities to establish additional subcontracts for services.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 403(b) with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000.
- Employee assistance program.
- Wellness benefits, including health screenings and mental health support.
- Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, and Talent Development Programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
