JOB TYPE: Full-Time

SALARY: $16.00 an hour

This position monitors compliance of youth detained in their own homes or other non-secure living arrangements who are referred from Juvenile Court or Kenosha County Department of Children and Family Services (KCDCFS)/Juvenile Court Intake (JCI).  

KEY RESPONSILBITILES: 

• Interview and evaluate families to complete the intake process.
• De-escalate crisis situations with youth and families in an appropriate manner.
• Monitor client compliance by conducting daily in-person home visits or school checks.
• Report client behavior to Juvenile Court/KCDCFS /JCI in written behavioral summary.
• Attend all court hearings as requested and file court summaries 72 hours in advance via eFiling through Wisconsin Circuit Court Access.
• Conduct random urine analysis testing as required by court order.
• Monitor school attendance, performance, and behavior and report on the behavioral summary.
• Prepare behavioral summary for court appearances.
• Complete units and discharge summaries per program standards.
• Assist in set up and monitoring of youth referred for ELM services.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or another related field.

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 be able to work cooperatively and collaboratively with Juvenile Court and the Department of Human Services.
• Must establish and maintain productive and professional relationships with clients, colleagues, the school district, and other community agencies.
• Must maintain client confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide culturally, ethnically, and gender-sensitive services.
• Ability to follow directions and implement recommendations.
• Possess creativity in identifying problems and solutions.
• Ability to self-motivate and remain on task.
• Knowledge and compliance with policies and procedures as detailed in the personnel policy and procedure manual.

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.