Youth Care Coordinator

5 days ago

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. Full time
Job Title: Youth Care Coordinator

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Care Coordinator to join our team at Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. The successful candidate will work closely with youth, families, and community partners to provide support and guidance in achieving their goals.

Job Summary:

The Youth Care Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating services with youth, families, and community partners to address the educational, treatment, and employment/vocational needs of youth. This role requires a strong understanding of positive adolescent/youth development and the effects of childhood trauma.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist youth and families in developing youth-centered goals and coordinating services for medical and mental health assistance, AODA services, medication management, education, employment, training, and social support systems.
  • Role model a positive attitude and provide affirming feedback and positive reinforcement to youth.
  • Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, and documents, including intakes, service plans, school engagement plans, monthly reports, 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, families, Milwaukee County DYFS staff, and other team members, schools, etc.
  • 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 transportation routes to pick up and drop off youth from programming.
  • Utilize Evidence-Based Practices with fidelity, including Motivational Interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
  • Facilitate approved groups/ancillary services based on program needs and schedule.
  • Organize and connect youth and families to resources, utilizing a warm hand-off approach.
  • Participate in the program's Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Performance Quality Improvement Processes.
  • Participate in ongoing training as required by CCS to provide psychosocial rehabilitation services to children with mental or substance use needs, and other trainings as required.
Requirements:
  • At least two years of social services/human services or education experience and a Bachelor's degree is required; degree preference in clinical psychology, psychology, counseling and guidance, social work, education, or a related discipline.
  • Familiarity with youth justice interventions that effectively reduce criminogenic needs, the Wisconsin Juvenile Code, and Children's Court proceedings/processes is beneficial.
  • Experience or familiarity with Comprehensive Community Support (CCS) services is beneficial.
  • Licensed independent clinical social workers, certified social workers, and licensed professional counselors must meet the qualifications established in Wis. Stat. 457.
  • Must have insured automobile and valid driver's license.
  • No convictions or license revocations that would fail a caregiver background check.
Personal Attributes:

Individuals must be able to engage with youth in a respectful, compassionate, and non-judgmental way. Follow agency Code of Conduct and Leadership Code of Conduct; adhere to established policies and procedures of the agency, program, and all funding partners; conduct self in an ethical manner; maintain professional and respectful relationships with program staff, other WCS staff, youth, families, and all external individuals and agencies; practice cultural reverence toward racial, ethnic, LGBTQ+, and disability issues; and demonstrate commitment to agency values and mission.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed with youth who have significant needs primarily in busy day treatment environment at community and school sites. Some work, including intake sessions and team meetings, may take place in the homes of youth. Must be able to feel comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Must be comfortable working at multiple sites, mostly in the City of Milwaukee. Typically works 40 hours per week; evening hours are required during the school year.

Physical Demands:

Duties require active engagement with youth in the program and expectations of the youth and visitors to maintain the aesthetic integrity of the program's physical environments. Staff may be required to use physical intervention in extreme situations. This position requires driving for program-related purposes and riding on transportation routes with youth.

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