What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth and Family Specialist position at Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin Inc.?
Are you ready to work for an employer who cares about your well-being? Family Services cares about their team and in addition to their excellent benefit package, they are now offering a staff sabbatical program. Being the helper is hard work and Family Services doesn't want you to burn out!
Family Services is a non-profit organization that protects, heals, and cares for children and families throughout Northeast Wisconsin. Family Services is strongly committed to protecting children and vulnerable individuals from abuse and exploitation. When traumatic situations occur, our staff is there to assist the individual or family with their journey of healing and recovery. Family Services cares for individuals who are isolated, abandoned or just need help developing the skills to live successfully.
Family Services has full-time and part-time openings for Youth and Family Specialists within the SELF (Support, Education, Life Skills and Family) Program serving Brown County. This position provides hands-on structure and supervision, skill-based activities, life skills education, parenting education, and recreational activities to adults, families, and at-risk children and adolescents within their homes, schools, and community settings to reach their identified goals. The work with the SELF population requires flexibility of hours to meet the service needs of our clients, which includes after school/evening hours and may include some weekend hours. This position is for 30-40 hours per week and based out of our Green Bay office.
Knowledge of family dynamics, abuse, neglect, criminality, and social dysfunction is required. Qualified candidates will embrace family support concepts and demonstrate an attitude that is accepting, non-judgmental, and culturally competent. Successful candidates will respect families of diverse socio-economic status, race, ethnicity and be able to engage them in a dialogue regarding personal issues.
This position requires a minimum of a high school diploma/GED; a bachelor's degree in human services or a related field is preferred. 1 years of experience working with at-risk youth is also required. A valid Wisconsin Driver's License with a reliable personal vehicle, required auto insurance limits, and acceptable driving record requirements are also required for this position. Bilingual skills are a plus!
