Human Service Professional - AMIkids WINGS Piedmont

AMIkids Careers • 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 role supports youth’s behavioral, psychological, and psychosocial development and progress toward goals in their Individual Care Plans (ICPs). The HSP also works with parents, program staff, and appropriate State Agencies to coordinate services and transitions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in behavioral science.
• At least three years of experience in a related field; experience working with youth is preferable.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate youth needs using an evidence-based assessment and ensure timely delivery of appropriate services to support development and progress toward ICP goals.
• Serve as a liaison between parents, the Program, and the appropriate State Agency.
• Schedule timely transitional meetings and help develop a Transition Plan before a youth’s termination; ensure post-assessments, the transition plan, and transcript are completed before release.
• Meet with Program staff to discuss youth cases and monitor behavioral, psychological, and psychosocial 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 weekly goal progressions.
• Formulate a Care Plan Review (CPR) for each youth 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.
• Provide guidance and assist with preparation for placement of graduating youth.
• Schedule and conduct regular counseling sessions with youth and staff, and 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 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/or care review meetings.
• Administer youth medications in accordance with doctors’ orders.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time