JOB TYPE: Part Time

SALARY: $16.83 an hour

This position provides skill building and support to youth referred to the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Program. This position also supports and assists youth in the follow through and success of their individualized goals.  Services include individual and group sessions, structured recreational activities that build social skills, crisis intervention, school support and parent contact. 

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Analyze youth capabilities, strengths and problems to determine the services required to meet the unique needs of youth.
• Implement, evaluate and review youth goals in collaboration with team members, youth and their families.
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for youth in school, the community and during emergency and crisis situations.
• Attend youth/family team meetings.
• Report youth progress to the CCS case manager at Outagamie County Department of Human Services and make appropriate recommendations.
• Complete proper documentation per program standards, including note/billing, monthly reports, and discharge summaries.
• Organize and facilitate individual meetings and structured recreational activities that assist youth in developing pro-social skills and connections.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and obey all traffic laws.  Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Safely transport clients as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or other related field.
• Keep current on information pertaining to youth/family needs through seminars, training, media, text, and research.
• CPR certified.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Ability to read, speak and write clearly in English.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in establishing work schedule.
• Must meet CCS training requirements and be able to work cooperatively and collaboratively with the Department of Human Services.
• Must establish and maintain productive and professional relationships with youth, colleagues, the school district, and other community agencies.
• Must maintain client confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize and make appropriate decisions.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide culturally, ethnically and gender sensitive services.
• Ability to follow directions and implement recommendations.

PSG/CIP IS COMMITTED TO RECRUITING A DIVERSE STAFF AND TO CREATING A CULTURE THAT SUPPORTS CONTINUOUS GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR OUR EMPLOYEES, MANAGEMENT, AND CLIENTS.