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Position Summary

Therole of theFamily Services Specialistis toexecutethefamily engagement and psychoeducation process foreach youth entering and leaving the programin the region assigned.Provide orientation and initiation of services with thefamiliesand conduct in-home family skills training.

Essential Job Duties

• Responsible for conducting in-home family skills training and assist parents with concerns and/or youth issues. Work will be conducted in the home environment, youths school and workplace, as well at the regional programs,
• Coordinateactivities that include but are not limitedto the following:identify family needs are met in the community, identify positive family supports, and ensure transition needs are met,
• Develop partnerships with and maintain contacts with key individuals,
• Develop positive school/community relations with industry contacts,
• AdministerPsychoeducationservices within the established guidelines of the AMIkids Personal Growth Model (PGM) and Evidence Based Practices,
• Oversee completion of a family assessment on allfamilieswithin required contractual guidelines; ensurefamilytreatment plan is developed within required contractual guidelines,
• Participate inprogress meetings (as required by contractual guidelines) held on each youth, with members of the treatment team,
• Ensure completion of weekly behavioral up-dates and weekly goal progressions;ensure completion of up-to-date and accurate session notes,
• Leadand/or participatein positive reinforcement, interdisciplinary and/or care review meetings,
• AdministerFirst Aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with thenationalstandards,
• Complete administrative tasks related to the role:
  • Participate in staff meetings and interactive training in open communication and for the dissemination of information,
  • Submitrequired reports and documentation; act as liaison between AMIkidshomeoffice, AMIkidsprograms, and regulatory agencies,
  • Attend monthly reviews and conduct monthly audits to ensure all pertinent informationisrecorded,
• Monitor and ensure compliance as they relate to treatment; maintain accurate records,
• Attend required training/professional development events and maintain all appropriate certification(s)and license(s),
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justiceor relatedfield; Masters preferred,
• Two (2) years experience working with at risk or troubled youth preferred.
• Experience working with families in the home environment, providing counselingor psychoeducationand training is highly desirable,
• Ability to travel; up to 80% of the time.

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:

• Growth opportunities - we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and ADandD
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits - EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.

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Travel Required

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Ability to travel; up to 80% of the time,

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Qualifications

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Education

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Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against

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