Youth Advocate - Waukesha

Company: Wisconsin Community Services
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Youth Advocate - WaukeshaJob Code: 2022-CSCA-026Location: Court Services & Community AlternativesDepartment: Waukesha Adult & Juvenile ServicesFT/PT Status: Full TimeJob Responsibilities:Program: Intensive Tracking Program Position: Youth Advocate Position Summary: Provide Individual Skill Development and Enhancement to youth referred by DHHS, CCS Department. Individual Skill Development and Enhancement includes: training in communication, interpersonal skills, problem solving, conflict resolution, decision-making, self-regulation and other specific needs identified in the youth's service plan. Essential Functions:

• Process assigned referrals, opening electronic and paper files.
• Attend initial staffing and follow up case reviews.
• Maintain face-to-face contact with the juveniles in their homes, at school, and in the community, as determined at the initial staffing and follow up reviews.
• Provide youth with intensive support, mentoring, and monitoring to assist them with the specific "areas of focus" as determined in the youth's case plan.
• Provide 24-hour coverage, via cell phones, for after hours skill development and education.
• Maintain regular, weekly minimum contact with the DHS assigned CCS Coordinator to collaborate on the youths' behavior/progress and to report any concerns
• Attend any/all necessary Department staffings or court hearings, as requested by the CCS Coordinator.
• Maintain regular contact with the parents/guardian, as determined at the initial staffing, to collaborate on the youth's behavior and to provide ongoing support to the caretakers.
• Maintain contact with the youths' schools, as determined necessary and appropriate at the initial staffing, to monitor the youths' compliance with attendance and behavior at school.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and youth reports per policy/procedure, including casenotes and billing logs.
• Enter and maintain database as required by the program.
• Document after hour calls on the 24 hour cell phone in a log, update and maintain timely entries, providing the information to the supervisor upon request. Other Duties and Responsibilities:
• Attend and contribute to JIS (Juvenile Intensive Services) Department staff meetings.
• Assist with answering the office phone when necessary.
• Other job related duties as may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position.Job Qualifications:Minimal Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field; Knowledge of the Juvenile Justice System; May substitute Bachelor's Degree with Associate Degree plus extensive experience in the field with juveniles and bilingual; Must pass criminal background check; Valid driver's license and insured automobile required.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must complete all required trainings prior to working with youth, knowledge of the Juvenile Justice System: excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to respond to crisis situations; solid computer skills; ability to work with diverse at-risk youth population; good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload, must be trained in all WCS required Evidence Based Principals within 90 days of hire and follow models of fidelity established by the agency. Physical Demands: Ability to conduct extensive driving in Waukesha County for long periods of time; Ability to sit at work station for up to 2 hours at a time; Requires hand and finger dexterity. PI201786884

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