Youth Advisor- Violence Reduction Program; VRP

Youth Advisor
- Violence Reduction Program (VRP)

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- Violence Reduction Program (VRP) role at Wisconsin Community Services, Inc.

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Wisconsin Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Summary:

This position provides professional 1:1 and group mentoring to youth in school, community, and after school settings. It assists youth in developing strategies to positively connect with school and their community, and communicates directly with parents/guardians, school staff, and other youth to surround the student/mentee with positive options to reduce violence. The role works closely with the Site Supervisor and Program Director on data management and reporting, personnel relationships with MPS leadership and the Safety Director, required goals and performance metrics.

The School‑Based mentor works with a caseload of approximately 20‑25 students at their assigned MPS School and ensures on‑call availability for youth seven days a week.

• Working with the Site Supervisor and VRP Co‑Program Director to complete all training requirements within required timelines of WCS and MPS utilizing the LMS (MI, TIC, Ethics and Boundaries, Mentoring, Cultural Humility, etc.).
• Ensure positive youth and parent engagement.
• Engage youth in educational and positive youth development programming.
• Facilitate mediations.
• Build and maintain relationships with school personnel (administration, school safety, social workers, guidance counselors, teachers, etc.) and community partners.
• Report all program concerns including personnel matters to the Co‑Program Director.
• Work with Site Supervisor‑Program Directors to coordinate summer activities for VFZ participants.
• Provide general recreation support throughout the school year, and follow the MPS school calendar and required schedule to serve youth.
• Professionally engage in all agency, school, and community meetings.
• Attend agency events and functions, including Town Halls.
• Ensure compliance with the agency (AWARDS) and MPS data systems.
• Provide safe, reliable transportation for youth, in accordance with Wisconsin traffic laws and WCS policies and procedures.
• Engage in regular team meetings with the Supervisor and Co‑Program Director.
• Ensure all data is timely, entered, and accurate for tracking and reporting on program goals, benchmarks, and annual MPS Performance Metrics.
• Working with the Site Supervisor and Co‑Directors of MPS VRP to uphold and promote a positive and supportive culture for youth served and program staff and leaders.
• Maintain confidentiality for youth served within all written and verbal communications.
• Review, sign, and adhere to WCS Policies and Procedures in Power DMS.

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Duties And Responsibilities:

Other job‑related duties may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: This person must have exceptional customer service and person‑centered skills. Must possess exemplary verbal and written communication skills, along with strong computer skills that include Microsoft Word, Excel, and database applications. Requires being good at detailed work and utilizing analytical and problem‑solving skills. Ability to multitask, organize, and assist others to implement procedures and practices. Must be sensitive to cultural, ethnic, and disability issues.

• HS Diploma/Equivalent.
• Two years minimum of experience with justice‑involved youth, reporting, quality assurance, and strong customer service skills.
• Must possess strong problem‑solving skills.
• Commitment to ongoing growth and personal development.
• Strong computer skills including typing and ability to use Microsoft programs, databases, etc.
• Advanced organization skills.
• Ability to display cultural competence by responding respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the worth…