Middle School Youth Worker

Professional Services Group, Inc.; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Professional development

Paid time off and holidays

Health, vision, dental insurance

Job summary

Professional Services Group, Inc. is hiring a Middle School Liaison for Community Impact Programs in Kenosha, WI. The role supports at-risk youth through intervention and educational guidance within KUSD middle schools.

You will work with students and families, develop treatment plans, monitor school progress, and coordinate group/individual activities. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, and local travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis.
• A valid driver's license and automobile insurance are required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related field.

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/family education or treatment, and recreational activities.
• Update parents/guardians on client progress and provide problem-solving interactions.
• Attend court hearings with client and family as needed. Training is provided on this.
• Provide supervision and support to youth placed in the Summer Youth Employment Program.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Valid driver's license

Automobile insurance

Education

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

Job description

Community Impact Programs is now hiring for the Middle School Liaison with the Youth Outreach program! Are you passionate about helping at-risk students achieve their greatest potential? Join our team as the Middle School 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 Middle School Liaison, you will work with students and families to promote educational success through intervention and support services at assigned middle schools within KUSD.

Key Responsibilities Of The Middle 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/family education or treatment, and recreational activities.
• Update parents/guardians on client progress and provide problem-solving interactions.
• Attend court hearings with client and family as needed. Training is provided on this.
• Provide supervision and support to youth placed in the Summer Youth Employment Program.

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 school hours with some after-school hours as needed to accommodate client needs. Position is year-round and will continue full-time employment during the summer.

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; pet insurance; and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• One of our medical insurance plans with employee-only coverage is offered with no monthly premium!

SALARY:

$21.00 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 is required.

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

tags: middle school liaison, middle school youth worker, youth outreach specialist, at-risk students- at-risk youth, alcohol and drug prevention, gang prevention, academic success, truancy prevention, student intervention, student support, education support, social services, human services, social work, psychology, sociology, criminal justice

Salary: $21.00 per hour