Youth Support Worker
Company: Professional Services Group, Inc.
Location: Kenosha
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Professional Services Group, Inc.Description:
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. The Youth Support Worker provides individual
skill development and support to youth referred through the
Comprehensive Community Services Program and supports and assists
youth in the follow-through and success of their individualized
goals. Services include individual meetings, structured
recreational activities which build social skills, crisis
intervention, school support, and parent contact.SALARY: $16.83 per
hourWORK LOCATION: Office is located at the Kenosha County Job
Center. Position also offers some flexibility to work from home.
WHY WORK FOR PSG/CIP?Be part of a great team that is passionate and
dedicated to making a difference in the community!Opportunities for
advancementProfessional developmentGreat work-life
balanceCompetitive benefits package, including: paid time off and
company holidays; health, vision, dental, and life insurance; short
and long term disability; 401k and profit sharing.ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:Analyze youth capabilities, strengths, and problems to
determine the services required to meet the unique needs of
youth.Implement, evaluate and review 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/family team
meetings.Report on youth progressOrganize and facilitate individual
meetings and structured recreational activities that assist youth
in developing pro-social skills and connections.Safely transport
clients as needed.
Requirements:
Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid
driver's license, and automobile insurance.Must have a Bachelor's
Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or other
related fields.Must be CPR certified.Equal Employment
Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status Tags: youth,
teen, community, mental health, social services, human services,
addiction counseling, supportive, nurture, career, treatment,
crisis, kids, children, therapy, multilingual, bilingual, behavior,
communications, compassion, positive, impact, continuing education,
developmentPI187400702
Keywords: Professional Services Group, Inc., Kenosha , Youth Support Worker, Other , Kenosha, Wisconsin
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