Part-Time Youth Justice Support Advocate

Job Description

Job Description

Community Impact Programs is now hiring for the position of Youth Justice Services Worker!

Are you passionate about helping at-risk youth and families achieve their greatest potential? Are you looking for a part-time role where you can make a real difference in your community? Join our team as a Youth Justice Services Worker with CIP! We are a community-based social services organization committed to providing innovative programming to meet the diverse needs of our communities.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Intensive Supervision Youth Competency Program provides intensive treatment to severely delinquent youth and their families. As the Part-Time Youth Justice Services Worker, you will monitor and support youth through the success of their treatment. Services provided may include individual, group, and/or family counseling; and structured activities, curfew checks, crisis intervention, school support, assessment, and service referrals.

Apply today to join us in our mission to empower youth, teens, and families!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PART-TIME YOUTH JUSTICE SERVICES WORKER:

• Interview and evaluate clients and families to complete the intake process.
• Analyze client situations, capabilities, and problems to determine services required to meet the treatment needs of the client.
• Create individual client treatment plans.
• Monitor client behavior by conducting in-person visits each workday.
• Monitor client behavior by conducting in-person visits each workday.
• Organize and facilitate structured group, individual, and/or family activities.
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.
• Safely transport clients as needed.

LOCATION: Kenosha, WI. Local travel is required to meet with clients within the home or other community spaces, with mileage reimbursement.

SCHEDULE: Part-time 20-25 hours per week. Schedule will include a rotation of evenings and Saturdays.

PAY RATE: $22.00 per hour

WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?

• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Work culture that values not only the health and well-being of the clients we serve, but also our staff
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• Employee benefits available for part-time staff include: 401k and profit sharing, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and pet insurance

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.
• At minimum, must have an Associate's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Human Services, or related; or the equivalent of 60+ completed college credits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

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