Youth Justice Paraprofessional

New Care, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Oconto County Department of Health and Human Services in Oconto, WI is hiring a part-time Youth Justice Paraprofessional. Pay is $21.00/hour. Responsibilities include assisting in supervision, transportation, and home/community-based activities to help youth overcome criminogenic needs and reduce recidivism.

This contracted position is through Community Resource Specialist Staffing Agency (CRSSA). The role supports staff in coordinating visits, documenting activities, and participating in

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 3–6 months related experience and/or training.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to influence others.
• Self-direction and self-motivation are required.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices for people with varying abilities.
• Basic understanding of computers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out recommendations from the Case Manager and supervisors.
• Assist youth with daily living skills and goal development.
• Transport youth to and from court hearings and visits.
• Attend home and school visits as needed.
• Monitor home environment for safety and report issues.
• Work as a team member on the Youth Justice team.
• Encourage participation in appropriate activities.
• Complete required documentation timely.
• May work outside normal hours and attend trainings.

Skills

Diplomacy

Organization

Influence others

Self-direction

Varying abilities knowledge

Computers basic

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Computers

Job description

We are looking for an energetic and dependable individual to join our team at Oconto County Department of Health and Human Services, inOconto, WI. Oconto County is hiring a part-time (no more than 29 hours/week) Youth Justice Paraprofessional. Pay is $21.00/hour. Responsible for providing a variety of home and community-based activities to youth so the youth can overcome theircriminogenic needs and become productive members of the community. The overall goal is for the youth to not recidivate. This position will assist in the supervision, monitoring and transportation of youth under the jurisdiction of the Department of Health and Human Services.

This is a contracted position through Community Resource Specialist Staffing Agency (CRSSA).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include the following, but are not limited to):

1. Assists in carrying out recommendations of the Case Manager, Family Services Supervisor, and Manager.
2. Assists the youth with daily living skills if needed and the development of goals addressing strengths and weaknesses.
3. Transports youth to and from court hearings, visits, and other destinations as needed.
4. Will attend home visits, school visits, and other visits as needed.
5. Monitors home environment for personal and physical safety. Reports to appropriate professional staff as needed.
6. Functions as team member on the Youth Justice team.
7. Encourages youth to participate in appropriate recreational and cultural activities.
8. Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
9. May be required to work outside of normal business hours.
10. Attends and participates in staffing, agency and other required meetings and trainings.
11. Prepares and responds to community emergencies including, but not limited to, natural and man-made disasters.
12. Mandated reporter for child abuse and neglect.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma or general education degree (GED), three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Able to use tact and diplomacy in dealing with fellow employees, clients and their families, legal guardians, general public, and other public and private agencies.
3. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to influence the actions of others.
4. Self-direction and self-motivation are required.
5. Knowledge of the principles and practices used in working with people who have varying abilities.
6. Basic understanding and utilization of computers.

Equal Opportunity Employer