What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Justice Services Worker position at Professional Services Group?
Are you passionate about helping at-risk youth and families achieve their greatest potential? Do you want to make a real difference in your community? Come join our team as a Youth Justice Services Worker with Professional Services Group & Community Impact Programs!
The Intensive Supervision Youth Competency Program is designed to address the needs of youth adjudicated by juvenile court and whose behavior puts them at risk for an out-of-home placement. The Youth Justice Services Worker uses the concepts of positive youth development to provide services to help youth successfully complete their supervision, commit no new delinquent acts, improve decision making, and assist parents in establishing clear, consistent rules and age-appropriate expectations. As the Youth Justice Services Worker, you will monitor and support youth, and assist in the follow-through and success of each youth's treatment. Services 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 YOUTH JUSTICE SERVICES WORKER:
- Analyze client situations, capabilities, and problems to determine services required to meet the treatment needs of the client.
- Create individual client treatment plans.
- Facilitate treatment/educational group sessions for clients on a weekly basis.
- Monitor client behavior by conducting in-person visits each workday.
- Attend client/family court proceedings.
- Organize and facilitate structured group, individual, and/or family activities.
LOCATION: Kenosha, WI. Local travel is required to meet with clients within the home or other community spaces, with mileage reimbursement.
SCHEDULE: Full-time 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm with one evening shift per week (1:00-9:00pm) and 1-2 Saturdays per month.
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
- Competitive benefits package, including: paid time off and company holidays; health, vision, dental, and life insurance; short-term disability; 401k and profit sharing; and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- One of our health insurance plans is now offered with no monthly premium!
SALARY: $22.00 per hour
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related.
Salary : $22
