High School Youth Outreach Worker
About the Role
Community Impact Programs (CIP), a community-based social services organization, is hiring a High School Liaison with the Youth Outreach program. The Youth Outreach program facilitates a team of Liaisons at elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the Kenosha Unified School District to support youth who are at risk of academic failure, dropout, truancy, delinquency, gang involvement, and/or drug or alcohol abuse. As the High School Liaison, you will work with students and families to promote educational success through intervention and support services at assigned high schools within KUSD.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, implement, and review individual client treatment plans.
- Monitor client behavior and school achievement by conducting daily in-school checks.
- Organize structured group, individual, and family education or treatment, and recreational activities.
- 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 (training provided).
Location
Kenosha, WI. Local travel may be required to meet with clients and families within KUSD school buildings, family homes, or other community spaces. Mileage reimbursement is provided.
Schedule
Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday during the school day with some after-school hours as needed to accommodate client needs. Position is year-round and will continue full-time employment during 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; and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- One of our health insurance plans is now offered with no monthly premium.
Pay
$21.00 per hour.
Requirements
- 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.