Part-Time Youth Support Specialist

PSG/CIP is a multi-service community-based social services organization that fulfills its mission of helping individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential through dynamic, cost effective and innovative programming responsive to the needs of diverse communities.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Youth Support Specialist provides skill building and support to youth through individualized goals. Services can include individual and/or group sessions, structured recreational activities to build social skills, crisis intervention, school support, and parent contact.

Our programming also provides provides services to youth who have been re-unified with their family after being placed in an out-of-home setting. Youth Support Specialists work closely with identified families to address concerns including: safety, parenting, and coaching strategies to effectively deescalate aggressive behaviors. Additionally, Youth Support Specialists may provide support and assistance with the following supportive skills and resources: household management, nutrition, safe and stable housing, community referral, education, employment, medical, mental health and substance abuse issues.

This is a great position for experienced professionals or recent graduates, seeking part-time weekend hours.

Come join our team for an opportunity to serve families in our community!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE YOUTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST:

• Analyze youth histories and capabilities to determine the services required to meet the unique needs of youth.
• Implement and evaluate youth goals in collaboration with team members, youth, and their families.
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for youth in school, the community and during emergency and crisis situations.
• Attend youth and family team meetings.
• Report youth progress to the Outagamie County Department of Human Services.
• Facilitate structured recreational activities that assist youth in developing pro-social skills and connections.
• Safely transport clients as needed.

LOCATION: Office is located in Appleton, WI. Local travel is required to meet with clients within the home. Must be able to meet in-person with families located in Outagamie County, Wisconsin.

SCHEDULE: Saturday and Sunday, some weekdays may become available as needed

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
• Employee benefits available for part-time staff: Employee Assistance Program, 401k, and profit sharing

SALARY: $19.00 per hour

REQUIREMENTS:

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