High School Liaison

Professional Services Group; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Flexible hours

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k and profit sharing

Paid time off

Company holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The Youth Outreach program facilitates a team of Liaisons at elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the Kenosha Unified School District to support youth who are at risk of academic failure, dropout, truancy, delinquency, gang involvement, and/or drug or alcohol abuse.

As the High School Liaison, you will work with students and families to promote educational success through intervention and support services at assigned high schools within KUSD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related.
• Must have reliable transportation daily, valid driver's license and automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and review individual client treatment plans.
• Monitor client behavior and school achievement by conducting daily in-school checks.
• Organize structured group, individual, and family education or treatment, and recreational activities.
• Update parents/guardians on client progress and provide problem-solving interactions.
• Provide supervision and support to youth placed in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
• Attend court hearings with client and family as needed. Training is provided on this.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related

Job description

Community Impact Programs is now hiring for the High School Liaison with the Youth Outreach program!

Are you passionate about helping at-risk students achieve their greatest potential? Join our team as the High School Liaison with Community Impact Programs! CIP is a community-based social services organization seeking talented professionals like you to join our team.

JOB SUMMARY

The Youth Outreach program facilitates a team of Liaisons at elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the Kenosha Unified School District to support youth who are at risk of academic failure, dropout, truancy, delinquency, gang involvement, and/or drug or alcohol abuse. As the High School Liaison, you will work with students and families to promote educational success through intervention and support services at assigned high schools within KUSD.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HIGH SCHOOL LIAISON

• Create, implement, and review individual client treatment plans.
• Monitor client behavior and school achievement by conducting daily in-school checks.
• Organize structured group, individual, and family education or treatment, and recreational activities.
• Update parents/guardians on client progress and provide problem-solving interactions.
• Provide supervision and support to youth placed in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
• Attend court hearings with client and family as needed. Training is provided on this.

LOCATION

Kenosha, WI. Local travel may be required to meet with clients and families within KUSD school buildings, family homes, or other community spaces. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

SCHEDULE

Full-time 40 hours per week Monday-Friday during the school day with some after-school hours as needed to accommodate client needs. Position is year-round and will continue full-time employment during the summer.

PAY RATE

$21.00 per hour

WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP

• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!
• Flexible hours and great work-life balance
• 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!

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.

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