Youth Support Specialist / Truancy Liaison

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

JOB SUMMARY :

Here at PSG, we are a community-based social services organization seeking passionate individuals to join us as the Youth Support Specialist / Truancy Liaison. As the Youth Support Specialist / Truancy Liaison, you will mentor youth and families through individualized treatment plans based on their goals, and organize and facilitate structured support groups.

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 / TRUANCY LIAISON :

• Create, implement, and review family treatment plans, safety plans, and crisis plans.
• Mentor youth and families in accordance with their treatment / safety / crisis plans.
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.
• 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.
• Interviewing and evaluating families to complete the intake process.
• 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 : Monday-Friday. Both full-time and part-time positions are currently available.

WHY WORK WITH PSG / CIP?

SALARY : $20.00 per hour

REQUIREMENTS :

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

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