Youth Advisor-Violence Reduction Program

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Essential Functions: Working with the Site Supervisor

and VRP Co- Program Director to complete all training requirements

within required timelines of WCS and MPS utilizing the LMS (MI, TIC,

Ethics and Boundaries, Mentoring, Cultural Humility, etc.). Ensure

positive youth and parent engagement. Engage youth in educational and

positive youth development programming. Facilitate mediations. Build and

maintain relationships with school personnel (administration, school

safety, social workers, guidance counselors, teachers, etc.) and

community partners. Report all program concerns including personnel

matters to the Co-Program Director. Work with Site Supervisor-Program

Directors to coordinate summer activities for VFZ participants. Provide

general recreation support throughout the school year, and follows the

MPS school calendar, and required schedule at the MPS school to serve

youth. Professionally engage in all agency, school, and community

meetings. Attend agency events and functions, including Town Halls.

Ensure compliance with the agency (AWARDS) and MPS data systems. Provide

safe, reliable transportation for youth, according to Wisconsin traffic

laws and WCS policies and procedures Engage in regular team meetings

with the Supervisor and Co-Program Director. Ensure all data is timely,

entered, and accurate for tracking and reporting on the program goals,

benchmarks, and annual MPS Performance Metrics to ensure renewal of the

contract each year for the life of the contract. Working with the Site

Supervisor and Co-Directors of MPS VRP to uphold and promote a positive

and supportive culture for youth served and program staff and leaders.

Maintain confidentiality for youth served within all written and verbal

communications. Review, sign and adhere to WCS Policies and Procedures

in Power DMS. Other duties as assigned by the Site Supervisor, and

Co-Directors of MPS VRP Other Duties and Responsibilities: Other

job-related duties may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of

the position. pm21 \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Job

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: This person must have

exceptional customer service and person-centered skills. Must possess

exemplary verbal and written communication skills, along with strong

computer skills that include Microsoft Word, Excel, and database

applications. Requires being good at detailed work and utilizing

analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to multitask, organize,

and assist others to implement procedures and practices. Must be

sensitive to cultural, ethnic, and disability issues. Minimal

Qualifications: HS. Diploma/Equivalent. Two years minimum of experience

with justice involved youth, reporting, quality assurance, and strong

customer service skills. Must possess strong problem-solving skills.

Commitment to ongoing growth and personal development. Strong computer

skills including typing and ability to use Microsoft programs,

databases, etc. Advanced organization skills. Ability to display

cultural competence by responding respectfully and effectively to people

of all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds,

religions and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes,

affirms and values the worth of participants the agency service. Valid

driver\'s license, automobile, and insurance sufficient to meet agency

requirements. Meet all the employee requirements including references,

criminal and caregiver background check, drug test, and driver\'s record

check. Other Job Information (if applicable): Work Relationship and

Scope: Reports directly to the Site Supervisor of their assigned MPS

School. Interacts with youth and parents served by the program, MPS

leadership, VRP team members, and other WCS leadership and staff to

carry out the duties outlined in the job description Personal

Attributes: The person in this position must be passionate about the WC

mission and be a role model for accountability and a culture of

excellence by virtue of high-quality program standards and compliance.

Be a collaborative team player. Follow agency Code of Conduct and WCS

Core Values and adhere to established policies and procedures of the

agency and of all funding sources. Conduct self in an ethical manner.

Maintain professional and respectful relationships with all youth and

families involved with the program, MPS staff and leadership, WCS staff

and all external persons and agencies involved with service provision.

Show sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic, and disability needs. Working

Conditions: Work is performed at the assigned school, in the community

and in the residence of the youth when required. Must be comfortable

being around and/or interacting with youth and their families, MPS

leadership and staff, WCS leaders and staff, and admin departments for

program support (HR, IT, Finance, PQI). Must follow expectations of MPS

and WCS specific to hours and availability. Reasonable accommodations

may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential

func \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

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