Risk Youth Detention Support Specialist

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Professional Services Group is now hiring for the Youth Worker in our Monitored Home Detention(MHD) / Electronic Leg Monitoring(ELM) Programs!

Are you passionate about helping at-risk youth and families? Do you want to make a real difference in your community? Join our team as the MHD/ELM Youth Worker!

PSG is a community-based social services organization dedicated to our mission of helping individuals and families achieve their greatest potential through dynamic, innovative, and culturally responsive programming. We are seeking a dedicated individual to fill the role of Youth Worker in our Monitored Home Detention / Electronic Leg Monitoring (MHD/ELM) programs.

The MHD and ELM programs offer alternative home monitoring in place of detention, incarceration, or other out-of-home placements by providing monitoring services to youth detained in their homes. As the MHD/ELM Youth Worker, you will be responsible for ensuring youth compliance with court-ordered restrictions by completing daily home and/or school visits.

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth and teens and want to be a part of a motivated team, then the MHD/ELM Youth Worker position with PSG is the perfect opportunity for you! Apply now and join us in our mission to empower youth and families!

• Monitor client compliance by conducting daily in person home visits or school checks.
• Monitor school attendance, performance and, behavior and report on behavioral summary.
• Report client behavior to Juvenile Court, Kenosha County Department of Child and Family Services, and/or Juvenile Court Intake.
• Prepare behavioral summary for court appearances.
• Attend all court hearings as requested and file court summaries.
• Conduct random urine analysis testing as required by court order.
• Assist in setup and monitoring of youth referred for Electronic Leg Monitoring services.
• De-escalate crisis situations with youth and families in an appropriate manner.

Kenosha, WI. Local travel is required to meet youth and families at home or other placement settings and community spaces, with mileage reimbursement.

Full-time 40 hours per week Monday-Friday. Schedule will include some evenings and occasional weekends as needed.

• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Work culture that values not only the health and well-being of the clients we serve, but also our staff
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• Competitive benefits package, including: paid time off and company holidays; health, vision, dental, and life insurance; short-term disability; 401k and profit sharing; pet insurance; and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• One of our health insurance plans is now offered with no monthly premium!

$20.00 per hour

• Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.