Youth Outreach High School Support

Professional Services Group • Kenosha, WI

13d • 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 elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the Kenosha Unified School District to support youth at risk of academic failure, dropout, truancy, delinquency, gang involvement, and 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.

The position is based in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Local travel may be required to meet clients and families at KUSD school buildings, family homes, or other community spaces; mileage is reimbursed. This is a year-round, full-time position of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday during the school day, with some after-school hours as needed to accommodate client needs. Pay is $21.00 per hour. Training is provided for attending court hearings with clients and families as needed.

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 client 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.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and work-life balance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Work culture that values the health and well-being of clients and 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; 401(k) and profit sharing; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• One health insurance plan is offered with no monthly premium.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time