Aftercare Specialist

KVC Health Systems, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

403b with company match

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Employee assistance program

Wellness benefits like healthscreen­

Wellness benefits like health screens,

Job summary

The Aftercare (AC) Specialist role at KVC Health Systems serves youth stepping down from higher levels of care into a community-based setting. You will provide targeted behavioral interventions, utilize deescalation techniques, and participate in treatment planning with families, educators, and mental health professionals.

You'll conduct home visits, monitor progress, and maintain confidential records. Requirements include a Bachelor's or Master's in a human services field and a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Two years of experience with children and families in the social services field, including case management with child welfare.
• Experience coordinating with QRTP facilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, targeted behavioral interventions to youth displaying challenging behaviors and use deescalation techniques.
• Meet with families in the home to ensure needs are met and participate in treatment planning.
• Develop, implement, and monitor intervention strategies while coordinating with educators and mental health professionals.
• Review progress regularly and adjust plans based on observed outcomes; maintain detailed records.
• Assist with setting up additional subcontracts for services with QRTP facilities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Master's degree in human services

Job description

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CPA SOUTHWEST Full Time Professional MO - Springfield CPA, Springfield, MO, US

Salary Range: $43,888.00 To $46,000.00 Annually

KVC Missouri Community Based Services - Child Placement Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Aftercare (AC) Specialist serves youth stepping down from a higher level of care into a community-based setting. The AC specialist will provide direct, targeted behavioral interventions to youth displaying challenging behaviors. They will utilize deescalation techniques crisis intervention strategies and structured behavior management plans to ensure safety and promote behavioral progress. The AC Specialist meets with the family in the home, to ensure needs are met and is part of the treatment planning team. They will help develop, implement, and monitor intervention strategies while coordinating with educators, mental health professionals, and family members. They will review progress regularly and adjust plans based on observed outcomes. The AC Specialist will maintain detailed records of interventions, progress notes, incident reports, and confidentiality agreements. The AC specialist will work with QRTP facilities in an effort to set up additional subcontracts for services.

All employees much be at least 21 years of age.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, counseling, or a related human services field;
• Master’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, counseling, or a related human services field.

Licensure/Certification:

Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Required Experience:

Two years working with children and families in the social services field with one of those two years specifically case management with child welfare

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Critical thinking skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
• Flexibility in working evenings/weekends.
• Ability to work well with a team.

• Paid time off
• 403b with company match
• Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000.00
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness benefits like health screenings, & mental health support

Why KVC?

KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).

At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with an 86 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.