Caregivers

Position Summary: The Intensive In-Home Associate Professional (AP) provides direct, structured, and skill-based interventions to children, adolescents, and families receiving IIH services. The AP works as part of a team-based service model under the supervision of a Qualified Professional (QP) and clinical oversight of a Licensed Professional (LP). Services are delivered in the home, school, and community settings and are designed to: Prevent out-of-home placement. Stabilize behavioral health crises. Improve family functioning. All services must be medically necessary, person-centered, and compliant with NC Medicaid IIH service definition. Key Responsibilities: Direct Service Delivery. Implementation of Person-Centered Plans (PCP). Behavioral Intervention & Skill Building. Crisis Support. Family Support & Coaching. Care Coordination. Documentation & Compliance. Team Participation. Service Requirements (NC Medicaid IIH) The AP must support services that are: Intensive (multiple contacts per week), Primarily face-to-face Focused on: Preventing hospitalization & residential placement Minimum Qualifications (Associate Professional – NC Definition): Bachelor’s degree in a human services field, OR Bachelor’s degree in a non-human services field + relevant experience, OR Associate degree in a human services field + experience Experience must be with MH/DD/SAS population Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge: Basic understanding of: Behavioral health disorders, Family systems, Crisis intervention principles Skills: Ability to: Implement structured interventions, Manage challenging behaviors, Document services accurately. Strong: Communication skills, Problem-solving abilities. Abilities: Work in home/community environments. Maintain professional boundaries. Respond effectively to crises. Supervision Requirements Preferred Qualifications: Experience in: Intensive In-Home services, Child/adolescent behavioral health. Training in: Trauma-informed care, Behavioral intervention models, Crisis prevention. #J-18808-Ljbffr