Bridges Youth Worker

Professional Services Group and Community Impact Programs is now hiring for the Youth Worker role to join our Bridges program working with at-risk students! Here at PSG/CIP, we are a community-based social services organization seeking talented professionals like you to join our team.

The Bridges program focuses on students ages 12 to 18 who are on abeyance or expulsion from their home school. Bridges is designed to be a short-term interim placement for struggling students who need one-to-one attention and resources to plan for graduation and/or career preparation, or to progress students back into the traditional school environment. Our philosophy, derived from Native American tradition, focuses on "The Circle of Courage" as the cornerstone of creating a positive educational climate for today's discouraged youth. The "Circle" affords students the opportunity to achieve success by touching on four areas of personal growth: The spirit of belonging; the spirit of mastery; the spirit of independence; and the spirit of generosity.

This is a great role for both experienced individuals or recent graduates looking to transition into the human services field! Come join our team for an opportunity to serve youth in our community!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE BRIDGES YOUTH WORKER:

• Maintain one-on-one contact in school and family contact as needed.
• Monitor client attendance, behavior, and grades. Report these findings to parents and other providers.
• Analyze client situations, capabilities, and problems to determine services required to meet clients' treatment needs.
• Create and implement individual client Plans of Care.
• Organize group, individual, and/or family activities.
• Organize and facilitate Community Service Work hours and Service Learning Projects on a weekly basis.
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.
• Provide supervision and support to youth placed in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
• Safely transport clients as needed.

LOCATION: Position is based at Hillcrest School in Kenosha, WI.

SCHEDULE: Work hours are typically Monday-Friday during school hours. Position works year-round through the summer.

WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?

• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!
• Flexible hours and great work-life balance
• 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 medical insurance plan options is now offered with no monthly premium!

SALARY: $22.00 per hour

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
• One year of experience working with high-risk youth and families is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a human services-related field is preferred.