Human Service Professional - AMIkids WINGS Piedmont

AMIkids•Clinton, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

AMIkids is seeking a Human Service Professional (HSP) to evaluate, assess, and care for youth receiving Residential Intensive Group Care services and to facilitate the case management process. This role is crucial in helping youth who have faced challenges in school and with the legal system to turn their lives around.

Requirements

Master’s degree in behavioral science required
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in related field, preferable working with youth

Nice To Haves

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 to meet behavioral, psychological and psychosocial development and progress with established goals in each youth’s Individual Care Plan (ICP).
Serve as a liaison between the parents and the Program and appropriate State Agency.
Schedule timely transitional meetings and assist in the development of a Transition Plan prior to the youth’s termination; ensure each youth completes post assessments and has completed transitional plan and transcript before release date.
Meet with the Program staff to discuss youth cases and monitor youth behavioral, psychological and psychosocial development.
Develop and maintain Individual Care Plan (ICP) for each youth.
Develop, approve, and sign Weekly Summary Notes.
Ensure Program staff are completing weekly behavioral up-dates and weekly goal progressions.
Formulate a Care Plan Review (CPR) as required for each youth, include re-assessment of needs using an evidence-based assessment.
Ensure timely disbursement of comprehensive monthly reports to the required parties.
Serve as an advisor and positive role model for assigned youth.
Provide guidance and assist in the preparation for placement of graduating youth.
Schedule and conduct regular counseling sessions with youth and staff, adhere to fidelity requirements of evidence-based treatment models per contract.
Attend and represent the program at meetings and youth legal proceedings, as required.
Prevent and intervene in youth altercations and incidents, using the authorized mandated training methods.
Administer first aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with the national standards and maintain certification.
Lead and/or participate in positive reinforcement, interdisciplinary and/or care review meetings.
Administer youth medication(s) in accordance with doctor’s orders.