Human Service Professional - AMIkids WINGS Piedmont

WHY AMIkids? AMIkids makes a positive difference in kids' lives every day. Many of our kids have faced challenges in school and are involved with the legal system; we are giving them the opportunity to turn their lives around. For over 50 years, we have encouraged kids to make positive changes in their lives. We seek 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.

If this "WHY" resonates with you, you may have a place on our AMIkids team as the Human Service Professional. Video: We Are AMIkids Website: www.AMIkids.org What you will be doing: 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.

Role requirements: Master’s degree in behavioral science required, Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in related field, preferable working with youth, State license or experience working under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional, according to state statutes, is preferred.

Perks and Benefits

What we offer

Growth Opportunities (we develop our leaders from within); Health Benefits to eligible full-time employees, Paid Holidays and PTO, Wellness Benefits (EAP, Health Coaching), Retirement Plans (yes more than 1) and more! Check out our website to learn more about what we offer! Amikids benefits