Youth Support Specialist

1 week ago


Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Wisconsin Community Services Full time

Job Overview

The Youth CCS team at Wisconsin Community Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Support Specialist - Community Recovery Services to provide individualized support to youth and young adults in their recovery journey. This role plays a vital part in helping individuals overcome mental health, substance use, and co-occurring challenges.

About the Role

This position reports directly to the Director of New and Emerging Initiatives in the Specialized Services Division and serves as a liaison with CCS Team members, schools, community medical staff, family members, and other external parties as needed.

Main Responsibilities

  1. Act as a member of the CCS team providing services to youth and young adults with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring needs.
  2. Build on the person's strengths to meet their individualized recovery needs, adhering to person-centered principles and directing services by the individual being served.
  3. Provide individual skill development and enhancement services, including training in communication, interpersonal skills, problem-solving, decision-making, self-regulation, conflict resolution, and daily living skills.
  4. Services also include training in accessing and connecting to community resources and services, such as healthcare services, and other specific daily living skills identified in the Plan of Care.
  5. Utilize various methods to serve people, including but not limited to; role modeling, monitoring, mentoring, supervision, assistance, and cuing.
  6. Provide services in the community, including homes and other locations.
  7. Participate as a team member in team meetings with the individual to create a Plan of Care, identify and prioritize goals, and monitor progress toward meeting identified needs.
  8. Appropriately document all contact with the people being served and team members to adhere to program requirements.
  9. Maintain accurate documentation and case files as required by agency policy, government regulations, and applicable local, state, and federal codes.
  10. Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service training, seminars, and conferences as required.
  11. Maintain flexibility in the daily work schedule to adequately meet program needs.
  12. Adhere to agency policies and procedures while carrying out daily responsibilities.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, with a preference for 2 years of experience serving people with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring needs, and a Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
  • Meet all WCS and contractor requirements for criminal and caregiver background checks, driver's record, and drug screen.
  • Hold a valid driver's license, automobile, and sufficient insurance to meet agency requirements.

Salary Information

The estimated salary range for this position is $45,000 - $55,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Working Conditions

This position works primarily in the community, including people's homes and various community-based locations, requiring mobility and the ability to transport youth and young adults. The ability to work in an office setting and drive throughout Milwaukee County is also necessary.

Physical Demands

The position requires significant time spent in the community, including going up and down stairs, and maintaining flexibility in the daily work schedule to meet program needs.



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