What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Service Professional - AMIkids Savannah River position at AMIKids Savannah River, Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Founded in 2001, AMIkids Savannah River is a residential care program that specializes in serving boys in the foster care system, many of whom have suffered through multiple failed placements. These boys are housed until permanency options are available, which include adoption, mentorship, appropriate foster care, or independent living.
Position Summary
The role of the Human Service Professional (HSP) is to evaluate, assess and care for youth who are receiving Residential Intermediate Group Care services and to facilitate the case management process.
Essential Job Duties
- Evaluate youth needs using an evidence-based assessment and ensure the timely delivery of appropriate program 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 between the appropriate State Agency and the Program,
- 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 after 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 state mandated training methods,
- Administer first aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with the national standards,
- Leads and / or participates in positive reinforcement, interdisciplinary and / or care review meetings,
- Administers youth medication(s) in accordance with doctor’s orders,
- Attend required training / professional development events and maintain appropriate certification(s) and license(s),
- Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements,
- Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization,
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Training and Experience
What's in it for you?
As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including :
