High School Liaison

Professional Services Group•Kenosha, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Impact Programs (CIP), a community-based social services organization, is hiring a High School Liaison for its Youth Outreach program. The program places Liaisons in schools throughout the Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) to support young people at risk of academic failure, dropping out, truancy, delinquency, gang involvement, or drug or alcohol abuse. The High School Liaison works with students and families to promote educational success through intervention and support services at assigned KUSD high schools. This is a year-round, full-time position based in Kenosha, Wisconsin, scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday during the school day, with some after-school hours as needed. Local travel may be required to meet with clients and families at KUSD school buildings, family homes, or other community locations. Mileage is reimbursed. The role pays $21.00 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
Reliable transportation on a daily basis.
Valid driver’s license.
Automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

Create, implement, and review individual client treatment plans.
Monitor clients’ behavior and school achievement through daily in-school checks.
Organize structured group, individual, and family education or treatment activities, as well as recreational activities.
Update parents and guardians on client progress and provide problem-solving interactions.
Provide supervision and support to youth placed in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
Attend court hearings with clients and families as needed; training is provided.