Youth Advocate- CSRC - Full-Time

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Essential Functions: Assist youth and families to

develop youth-centered goals and coordinate services utilizing

evidence-based curriculum for required on-site programming. Conduct

intakes of new youth referred to CSRC. Complete all discharge paperwork,

including discharge summaries. Provide active supervision of youth at

all times on-site, in the community and during transportation. Role

model a positive, pro-social attitude and provide affirming feedback and

positive reinforcement to youth. Complete and maintain all required

paperwork, records, and documents including intakes, Restorative Action

Plans, hour tracker sheet, weekly reports to CYFS HSWs, Exemption

Requests, complete the Accounts Payable Check Requests with the Program

Director - documents for completion of restitution and payments, and

discharge summaries. Enter data into the program database, SecurManage,

and the Milwaukee County database Synthesis, within the required

timeframes. Follow all applicable policies and procedures of the program

and agency. Maintain consistent, reliable communication with youth,

parents/families, Milwaukee County CYFS staff and other team members,

schools, to ensure high-quality service delivery. Attend and actively

participate in staff meetings and treatment team meetings with other

service providers and supports. Arrange and assist with transportation

of youth, including riding on the transportation routes to pick up and

drop off youth from programming. Assist the Program Director with

preparing quarterly performance outcomes for submission to the funder.

Adhere to agency Evidence-Based Practices with fidelity, including

Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral

Therapy (CBT) Aggression Replacement Training, and Person-Centered Care.

Facilitate required groups/ancillary services based on contract

requirements (Restorative Justice programming, Healthy Youth,

Mindfulness, Alternatives, etc.). Organize and connect youth and

families to resources when needs are identified. Participate in the

program\'s Continuous Quality Improvement and Performance Quality

Improvement Processes with the Program Director. Collect feedback

surveys from youth and families for required programming. Work with the

team to ensure the program achieve outcome expectations of the funder.

Actively coordinate and participate in all aspects of the program,

including all community outings for CSRC. Support the Program Director

with completing daily attendance reports and weekly census reports.

Participate in the Trauma Informed Care team for the programs, including

the Annual TICOMETER Assessment, development of the Action Plans, and

champion one of the goals. Participate in the monthly Diversity, Equity

and Inclusion Dialogue Sessions. Conduct home visits when required.

Other Duties and Responsibilities: Provide coverage for colleagues when

needed. Other job-related duties that are necessary to carry out the

responsibilities of the position \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND

QUALIFICATIONS: Job Qualifications: Minimal Qualifications: Must have

Previous Experience Performing Case Management Responsibilities,

preferably a minimum of two (2) years with youth. Some knowledge of

Wisconsin Juvenile Code and Court proceedings is helpful. Associate\'s

degree required and BA/BS in Social Work, criminal justice or social

service-related field is preferred. GED or HSED acceptable only if 10

years of verifiable work experience with youth and demonstrated skills

required for the position. Must have insured automobile and valid

driver\'s license. Meet all WCS requirements including criminal and

caregiver background checks, references, and driving record. Individuals

must be able to positively interact with and support the progress of

youth who are involved in the justice system. Knowledge, Skills and

Abilities: Working knowledge of positive adolescent/youth development

and the e fects of childhood trauma; experience with mental illness and

substance use needs of youth; patience with and understanding of

challenging life situations; the ability to interact with youth and

parents/guardians in a calm, respectful, and professional manner at all

times; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to

respond appropriately in crisis situations; ability to cooperatively

problem-solve; proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; perform

computer functions necessary to program operations; uses time

efficiently and effectively; ability to multi-task; sensitivity towards

cultural, ethnic and disability issues. Highly organized and can work

independently. pm21 Other Job Information (if applicable): Personal

Attributes: Follow agency Code of Conduct; adhere to established

policies and procedures of the program, agency and of all funding

sources; conduct self in an ethical manner; maintain professional and

respectful relationships with program staff, other WCS staff, youth and

their families, and all external persons and agencies involved with

services; inclusive and equitable in treatment of all persons regardless

of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual identity, religion, ability, or any

other factor; demonstrates commitment to agency values and mission;

practice cultural reverence toward racial, ethnic, LGBTQ , and

disability issues. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

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