High School Liaison

Company: Community Impact Programs, Inc
Location: Kenosha
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job 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.JOB SUMMARY:The High School Liaison provides services to high school youth who are at-risk for truancy, academic failure, delinquency, gang involvement, and alcohol and drug abuse. Responsibilities include: interviewing and evaluating clients; conducting client checks (both at school and within client homes); transporting clients; determining services to help the client as well as formulating, implementing client treatment plans.Salary: $18.00 per hourOFFICE LOCATION: Position is based in Kenosha, WI and works primarily at assigned school location, however will also spend time out in the community. Hours are typically Monday-Friday during school hours with occasional evening and weekend hours to accommodate the needs of the program.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 development trainingsGreat 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.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Formulate, implement, evaluate and review individual client treatment plans.Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.Monitor client behavior and school achievement by conducting in-school checks on a daily basis.Organize and facilitate structured group, individual and/or family education/treatment, and/or recreational activities three to four times a week.Update parents/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 client and family as needed.Safely transport clients as needed.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 other related field.Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran statusTags: youth, teen, community, mental health, social services, human services, addiction counseling, career, treatment, crisis, kids, children, therapy, multilingual, bilingual, behavior, continuing education, development, school, education, at risk, wraparound, youth worker, mentorPI187762680

Keywords: Community Impact Programs, Inc, Kenosha , High School Liaison, Other , Kenosha, Wisconsin