Aftercare Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

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; or 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. 

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• 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.

If you are a compassionate and caring individual who is looking for a rewarding career in the mental health/social services field, then we encourage you to apply.

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We hope you will consider joining our team!