Truancy Reduction Worker

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? Join our team as the Truancy Reduction Liaison with Professional Services Group & Community Impact Programs! PSG / CIP is a community-based social services organization seeking talented professionals like you to join our team.

The Countywide Truancy Reduction Program supports youth throughout Kenosha County aged 10+ who are at risk for truancy and Youth Justice Court involvement. As the Truancy Reduction Worker, you will work closely with youth and their families to create individualized strategies and support services by providing concrete supports to youth and families.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUANCY REDUCTION WORKER :

• Analyze client histories, capabilities, and needs to determine services required to meet treatment needs of client.
• Create, implement, and review individual client treatment plans.
• Monitor client attendance 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.
• On a weekly basis, update parents / guardians on client progress and provide problem-solving interactions.
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.
• Safely transport clients as needed.

LOCATION : Kenosha, WI. Local travel will be required throughout Kenosha County to meet with clients within the school, home, or other community spaces. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

SCHEDULE : Monday-Friday between 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm with occasional evenings and / or weekends.

WHY WORK WITH PSG / CIP?

SALARY : $22.00 per hour

REQUIREMENTS :

Equal Employment Opportunity / M / F / disability / protected veteran status

tags : truancy reduction, student support, at-risk student support, social work, psychology, human services, social services, education support, youth justice, social worker