Human Services Professional

Organization Type: Non-Profit, Faith-Based

Position Type: Full-Time; Salaried Exempt

Direct Report: Program Director

Department: Micah’s Promise Girls Rise Home (Ages 12-17)

Hours: 40+ hours per week; work hours will vary to overlap some early mornings, late evenings, and weekends; on-call rotation required- at minimum every 3 weeks

Travel Requirements: Moderate

Salary: Competitive pay and benefits.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology, or any Human Services related fields required. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

  • Must have a minimum of two years of prior experience in Social Services case management.

  • Must be trauma informed and culturally competent.

  • Computer proficiency mandatory.

  • Must be flexible with work schedule.

  • Experience with reporting in GA SCORE system and SHINES system strongly preferred.

  • Knowledge of the Department of Children & Family Services (DFCS), Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), and Room Board & Watchful Oversight (RBWO) preferred.

  • Experience providing services to children who are survivors of commercial sexual exploitation (CSEC) or those exposed to trauma preferred.

 

Position Summary: The Human Services Professional (HSP) coordinates services for up to 12 youth at Micah’s Promise Girls Rise Home Program. It is the HSP’s responsibility to ensure that the educational, medical, emotional, and social needs of each resident are met. This position is also responsible for providing and/or coordinating ancillary and social services for residents. The HSP maintains feedback and ongoing communications with residents, guardians, and service providers. The role schedules and will accompany residents to appointments and other obligations. The HSP is responsible for contributing to the program structure and maintaining resident records according to industry standards.

 

Position Duties & Responsibilities (included but are not limited to):

  • Completing pertinent job-related training annually.

  • Conducting the intake process for all incoming residents.

  • Referring youth to medical, dental, and other health related services.

  • Transporting residents to appointments and other obligations.

  • Providing oversight of medication management.

  • Assuming on-call duties on a rotating basis to support direct care staff.

  • Monitoring and reporting the safety of youth in care.

  • Fostering a relationship with residents’ permanent connections, case workers, and other service providers.

  • Liaison between Girls Rise Home and case workers.

  • Advocating for the youth in care.

  • Conducting the Casey Life Skills Assessments.

  • Developing the Individualized Service Plans (ISP) for each resident.

  • Preparing and submitting accurate RBWO Monthly Summaries and up-to-date progress monthly summaries for each resident.

     

Qualifications:

  • Participation in all required trainings and competency in areas of training content.

  • If a Master’s level candidate, willingness to pursue or maintain professional licensure by the state of Georgia.

  • Never have been shown by credible evidence (e.g., a court or jury, a department investigation, or other reliable evidence) to have abused, neglected, sexually exploited, or deprived a child or adult or to have subjected any person to serious injury as a result of intentional or grossly serious injury as a result of intentional or grossly negligent misconduct as evidenced by an oral or written statement to this effect obtained at the time of application.

  • Documentation of at least two professional, educational, or personal references that attest to the capability of performing the duties of this position and to the suitability of working with or around children.

  • Satisfactory preliminary criminal history background check determination and satisfactory fingerprint records check determination as required by law.

  • Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).

  • Documentation from a licensed physician or other licensed healthcare professional of a health screening examination within thirty (30) days of hiring, sufficient in scope to identify conditions that may place residents at risk of infection, injury, or improper care.

  • Current evidence of successful completion of a biennial training program in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in first aid, which have been administered by a certified or licensed healthcare professional; such programs shall be completed within the first year of employment.

  • Must be at least 21 years of age or older.

 

Skills:

  • Leadership, influence, and people management

  • Strength-based tendencies

  • Crisis management

  • Communication and collaboration

  • Discretion and confidentiality for sensitive or restricted information

  • Efficiency and time management across multiple priorities

  • Relationship management across Girls Rise Home, staff, and partners

Character Requirements:

  • Service driven

  • Relationship focused

  • Reliable independent contributor

  • Self-motivated

  • Flexible

  • Team player

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to administer physical restraints as governed by policies and procedures of the program.

  • Ability to drive company vehicles as needed.