Human Service Professional - AMIkids WINGS Piedmont

AMIkids • Clinton, SC

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About The Position

AMIkids seeks a Human Service Professional (HSP) to evaluate, assess, and care for youth receiving Residential Intensive Group Care services and facilitate the case management process. The HSP supports youth behavioral, psychological, and psychosocial development and progress toward goals in each youth’s Individual Care Plan (ICP), while coordinating services with families, program staff, and appropriate State Agency representatives.

The role includes developing and maintaining care plans, conducting assessments and counseling sessions, coordinating transitions and reporting, and serving as an advisor and positive role model for assigned youth. The HSP also participates in meetings and legal proceedings, responds to emergencies, administers medication as ordered, and follows required evidence-based treatment and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in behavioral science.
• At least three years of experience in a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth is preferred.
• State license, or experience working under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional according to state statutes, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate youth needs using an evidence-based assessment and ensure timely delivery of appropriate services that support behavioral, psychological, and psychosocial development and progress toward ICP goals.
• Serve as a liaison between parents, the Program, and the appropriate State Agency.
• Schedule timely transition meetings and assist with transition plans before youth termination; ensure required post-assessments, transition plans, and transcripts are completed before release.
• Meet with Program staff to discuss youth cases and monitor youth development.
• Develop and maintain an Individual Care Plan (ICP) for each youth.
• Develop, approve, and sign Weekly Summary Notes.
• Ensure Program staff complete weekly behavioral updates and goal progressions.
• Formulate Care Plan Reviews (CPRs) as required, including reassessment of needs using an evidence-based assessment.
• Ensure timely distribution of comprehensive monthly reports to required parties.
• Serve as an advisor and positive role model for assigned youth.
• Guide and assist graduating youth in preparing for placement.
• Schedule and conduct regular counseling sessions with youth and staff, adhering to evidence-based treatment model fidelity requirements per contract.
• Attend and represent the Program at meetings and youth legal proceedings as required.
• Prevent and intervene in youth altercations and incidents using authorized mandated training methods.
• Administer first aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with national standards and maintain certification.
• Lead and/or participate in positive reinforcement, interdisciplinary, and care review meetings.
• Administer youth medications in accordance with doctors’ orders.

Benefits

• Health benefits for eligible full-time employees
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Wellness benefits, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and health coaching
• Retirement plans
• Growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level