Youth Crisis Stabilizer - On-Call Community Support

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Crisis Stabilizer for Youth CCS in Milwaukee.

You will operate within Wraparound/REACH/Youth CCS teams, delivering crisis stabilization, skill development, and community-based supports for youth and young adults with mental health and co-occurring needs. The role emphasizes strength-based, trauma-informed, person-centered care, with on-call de-escalation, documentation, and collaboration with schools, families, and medical staff.

Qualifications

• Minimal qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience serving people with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring needs preferred; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Knowledge and abilities include working with a mental health and substance use recovery population, strong assessment and interviewing skills, and the ability to handle difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a member of Wraparound, REACH, and Youth CCS teams providing services to youth and young adults with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring needs.
• Build on the person’s strengths to meet individualized recovery needs with person-centered services.
• Provide crisis stabilization services including training in communication, problem solving, self-regulation, and daily living skills.
• Document all contacts and maintain case files per agency policy and regulations.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings; adapt daily schedule to meet program needs.
• Work in community settings including homes and other community locations, with on-call coverage 24/7.

Skills

Rapport building

Assessment skills

Interviewing skills

Crisis intervention

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Crisis Stabilizer for Youth CCS in Milwaukee.

You will operate within Wraparound/REACH/Youth CCS teams, delivering crisis stabilization, skill development, and community-based supports for youth and young adults with mental health and co-occurring needs. The role emphasizes strength-based, trauma-informed, person-centered care, with on-call de-escalation, documentation, and collaboration with schools, families, and medical staff.