Social Worker - Youth Justice

Overview

FLSA:
Exempt. A youth justice social worker plays a crucial role in supporting and empowering young people who are involved with the justice system. These professionals work alongside youths who have experienced challenges with the law, focusing on their strengths and potential for positive change. Youth justice social workers collaborate with individuals under the age of 18 who are navigating the complexities of the legal system.

Their primary goal is to help these young people enhance their strengths, develop their skills, and create opportunities for growth and rehabilitation. By emphasizing each youth's unique abilities and resilience, social workers aim to foster a path towards positive outcomes and maintain youth in their communities.

Act with Integrity and Build Trust

• Demonstrate mutual respect, humility, and honesty in all interactions
• Speak up appropriately, even when expressing unpopular viewpoints
• Actively listen and remain open-minded to diverse perspectives

Drive for Results

• Set clear goals and objectives to motivate self and others to achieve outcomes
• Seek new opportunities to improve processes and drive sustainable results
• Hold self and others accountable through consistent evaluation and monitoring

Develop Talent and Effective Teams

• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and growth
• Provide mentorship and support to help self and others reach full potential
• Recognize and leverage diverse strengths within self and team

Lead with Vision and Strategy

• Understand and communicate a compelling vision that aligns with organizational goals
• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies to achieve long-term objectives
• Connect daily work to the bigger picture, inspiring self and others to contribute meaningfully

Lead with Paradoxical, Critical, and Agile Thinking

• Navigate complex situations by considering multiple perspectives
• Adapt quickly to changes and uncertainties in the work environment
• Make critical decisions using analytical skills, experience, and input from others

Build and Maintain Effective Relationships

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization
• Influence others through coaching, consulting, and team-minded thinking
• Develop and sustain partnerships that create positive outcomes for all stakeholders

Cultivate Community Engagement and Provide Excellent Service

• Understand and address the needs and concerns of the community
• Incorporate community perspectives into decision-making processes
• Drive initiatives that create positive impacts beyond the organization

Demonstrate Emotional Intelligence

• Show self-awareness and manage emotions effectively in challenging situations
• Seek and respond constructively to feedback, even in the face of setbacks
• Balance empathy with accountability when leading self and working with others

Demonstrates self-leadership, seeks out opportunities for personal growth and development, accepts feedback, and demonstrates ability to learn and apply.

Shares ideas and demonstrates respect, humility, honesty, and open-minded thinking. Demonstrates flexibility, acceptance of change, and emotional intelligence.

Takes initiative and demonstrates the ability to think critically and strategically.

Participates as a contributing member of the team and brings authentic self to discussions regarding all aspects of the work.

Demonstrates ability to build and maintain effective relationships. Contributes positively to an inclusive workplace.

Provides social services per Wisconsin Statutes, court policies, and/or requirements of the program, state, or federal guidelines.

Accepts requests and referrals for agency services.

Utilizes a family systems approach and implements strength-based practices to enhance the family's natural, informal supports.

Conducts assessment and planning:
Develops, implements, monitors, and modifies case plans in partnership with youth and their families.

Explains the scope of the agency's services and discusses the client's rights and responsibilities in relation to the use of such services.

Arranges or provides appropriate social services for clients based on assessments of needs.

Provides comprehensive and supportive coaching, modeling, and guidance to address social, emotional, educational, and health issues.

Conducts regular case evaluations and develops and updates service plans accordingly.

Maintains case records containing pertinent, accurate, and current information. Ensures timely, accurate, and client-focused case documentation, including preparation of legal documents for juvenile court.

Prepares Correspondence, Reports, And Other Records As Required.

Fully completes required documentation in a timely fashion and in accordance with program requirements.

Coordinates or participates in team meetings. Participates in committees and task forces as assigned.

Attends court proceedings to testify, as necessary or required, and provides dispositional reports within appropriate…