Winnebago Youth Support Specialist

Are you passionate about helping others achieve their full potential? Do you want to make a positive impact on at-risk youth in your community? Join our team at Professional Services Group as a Youth Support Specialist!

JOB SUMMARY:

Here at PSG, we are a community-based social services organization seeking passionate individuals to join the Youth Support Services team. The Youth Support Services initiative aims to support at-risk youth and their families in collaboration with Winnebago County Youth Justice Social Workers.

As the Youth Support Specialist, you will work one-on-one with youth, implementing goal-driven strategies to support individualized plans addressing mental health concerns, emotional regulation, social skills, and truancy prevention. Our team also facilitates youth group sessions.

This is a great opportunity for both experienced professionals and recent graduates looking to transition into the human services/mental health field. Apply today to join our team!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE YOUTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST:

• Create, implement, and review family treatment plans.
• Mentor youth and families in accordance with their treatment plans.
• Provide parenting education, support, and advocacy to program clientele through individual, family, and group work.
• Organize and facilitate structured groups as needed.
• Serve as a community resource for families.
• Provide case management services.
• Interview and evaluate families to complete the intake process.
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.
• Safely transport clients as needed.

LOCATION: Oshkosh, WI. Local travel is required to meet with clients within the home or other community spaces throughout Winnebago County and surrounding areas, with mileage reimbursement provided.

SCHEDULE: Full-time 40 hours per week Monday-Friday

WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?

• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!
• 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!

SALARY: $20.00 per hour

REQUIREMENTS:

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