Comprehensive Community Services Youth Specialist
5 days ago
About the Position:
Wisconsin Community Services is seeking a qualified Youth CCS Support Specialist to join our team. As a member of our Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) team, you will play a crucial role in providing individualized support services to youth and young adults with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring needs.
Job Summary:
The Comprehensive Community Services Youth Specialist position involves working closely with our team to provide training, skill development, and enhancement services to support youth reach their recovery goals. You will serve as a liaison between CCS Team members, schools, community medical staff, family members, and other external agencies as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a member of the CCS team providing services to youth and young adults with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring needs.
- Build on the person's strengths to meet their individualized recovery needs, ensuring all services are person-centered and directed by the individual being served.
- 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.
- Services also include training in transportation, school access, and connecting to community resources and services, including healthcare services.
- Utilize various methods to serve individuals, including role modeling, monitoring, mentoring, supervision, assistance, and cuing.
- Provide services in the community, including homes and other locations, and participate in team meetings to create a Plan of Care, identify goals, and monitor progress.
- Document all contact with individuals and team members to adhere to program requirements.
- Maintain accurate documentation and case files as required by agency policy, government regulations, and local, state, and federal codes.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with 2 years of experience serving people with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring needs preferred. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred, along with a valid driver's license, automobile, and sufficient insurance to meet agency requirements.
Earnings:
We offer a competitive salary of $45,000 - $55,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.
Work Environment:
This role requires frequent travel throughout Milwaukee County, with occasional work in an office setting. You must be able to go up and down stairs and spend significant time outdoors, interacting with youth and young adults in the community.
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