Are you passionate about helping at-risk youth and families achieve their greatest potential? Do you want to make a real difference in your community? Come join our team as a Monitored Home Detention Youth Worker! PSG/CIP is a community-based social services organization looking for talented professionals like you to join our team. We are currently seeking dedicated individuals 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 to their homes. As the Monitored Home Detention Youth Worker, you will be responsible for ensuring client compliance with court-ordered restrictions. The Youth Worker will contact assigned clients one to two times daily at home or school. School attendance is also checked on a daily basis.If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth and teens and want to be a part of an exciting, motivated team, then the Monitored Home Detention Youth Worker position with PSG/CIP is the perfect opportunity for you! Apply now and join us in our mission to empower youth and families to achieve their full potential!KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MONITORED HOME DETENTION YOUTH WORKER:
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 set up and monitoring of youth referred for Electronic Leg Monitoring services.
De-escalate crisis situations with youth and families in an appropriate manner.
LOCATION: Office is located in Kenosha, WI. Local travel is required (with mileage reimbursement) to meet clients and families at home or other placement settings and community spaces. Must be able to meet in-person with families located in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings. No required weekends!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: $19.00 per hourREQUIREMENTS:
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.
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