Journeys Support Specialist

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse is seeking a Journeys Support Specialist to serve the southeastern region of Wisconsin, including Milwaukee and surrounding counties. The role focuses on planning, promoting, and coordinating adoption and out-of-home care services for Wisconsin families in accordance with program contracts.

This hybrid, 40-hour/week position requires regular travel, strong outreach to community resources, and the ability to organize events and provide support and

Qualifications

• College degree in social work, human services or education preferred.
• Two years of experience or other relevant knowledge related to adoption, foster/kinship care, or family services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate family events, support groups, and networking opportunities for caregivers and youth.
• Outreach to community organizations and resources throughout the region.
• Provide support and referrals to individuals and families.
• Occasional evenings or weekends for family events (about three times per month).
• 40 hours/week hybrid position with regular travel and outreach throughout the region required.
• Background check, driver’s license, reliable transportation, driving record check, and proof of auto insurance required.

Skills

Organization

Facilitation

Outreach

Support referrals

Education

College degree in social work, human services or education

Job description

Job Overview

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse is hiring a Journeys Support Specialist to serve the southeastern region of Wisconsin (Milwaukee and surrounding counties, reaching up to Sheboygan/Fond du Lac counties). This position will be responsible for planning, promoting, and coordinating activities and services for Wisconsin families impacted by adoption or out-of-home care, in accordance with program contracts.

Responsibilities

• Organization and facilitation of family fun events, support groups, and/or networking opportunities for both caregivers and youth.
• Extensive outreach to relevant community organizations and resources throughout the region.
• Provision of support and referrals to individuals and families.
• Occasional evenings or weekends required for family events (about three times per month, on average).
• 40 hours/week hybrid position with regular travel and outreach throughout the region required.
• Background check, driver’s license, reliable transportation, driving record check, and proof of auto insurance required.

Qualifications

• Education–College degree in social work, human services or education preferred.
• Experience–Two years of experience or other relevant knowledge related to the area of adoption, foster/kinship care, or family services preferred.

Application

For immediate consideration, please fill out an application online and attach your resume and cover letter.