Monitored Home Detention Youth Worker

Professional Services Group • Kenosha, WI

25d • $20

About The Position

Professional Services Group is now hiring for the Youth Worker in our Monitored Home Detention(MHD) / Electronic Leg Monitoring(ELM) Programs! Are you passionate about helping at-risk youth and families? Do you want to make a real difference in your community? Join our team as the MHD/ELM Youth Worker! JOB SUMMARY: PSG is a community-based social services organization dedicated to our mission of helping individuals and families achieve their greatest potential through dynamic, innovative, and culturally responsive programming. We are seeking a dedicated individual to fill the role of Youth Worker in our Monitored Home Detention / Electronic Leg Monitoring (MHD/ELM) programs. The MHD and ELM programs offer alternative home monitoring in place of detention, incarceration, or other out-of-home placements by providing monitoring services to youth detained in their homes. As the MHD/ELM Youth Worker, you will be responsible for ensuring youth compliance with court-ordered restrictions by completing daily home and/or school visits. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth and teens and want to be a part of a motivated team, then the MHD/ELM Youth Worker position with PSG is the perfect opportunity for you! Apply now and join us in our mission to empower youth and families!

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor client compliance by conducting daily in person home visits or school checks.
• Monitor school attendance, performance and, behavior and report on behavioral summary.
• Report client behavior to Juvenile Court, Kenosha County Department of Child and Family Services, and/or Juvenile Court Intake.
• Prepare behavioral summary for court appearances.
• Attend all court hearings as requested and file court summaries.
• Conduct random urine analysis testing as required by court order.
• Assist in setup and monitoring of youth referred for Electronic Leg Monitoring services.
• De-escalate crisis situations with youth and families in an appropriate manner.

Benefits

• 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
• Competitive benefits package, including: paid time off and company holidays; health, vision, dental, and life insurance; short-term disability; 401k and profit sharing; pet insurance; and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• One of our health insurance plans is now offered with no monthly premium!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level