On Call - Youth Advisor

On Call - Youth Advisor

Job Code: 2026-MPS-001

Location:

Milwaukee

Department: MPS

FT/PT Status:
Full Time

Job Responsibilities:

Position Summary: This position provides professional 1:1 and group mentoring to youth in school, community,and after school settings. Assists youth in developing strategies to positively connect with school and their community. Communicates directly with parents/guardians, school staff, and other youth to surround the student/menteewith positive options to violence.

This is an ON-CALL position. The School-Based Mentor must be available to receive assignments and schedule notifications on short notice. Mentors may be notified of their work assignment the evening before service is needed or the morning the school day begins. Dueto the nature of the program and the needs of the students served, employees must be prepared to respond promptly and report to their assigned school or designated location when called upon.

The position works closely withthe Site Supervisor and Program Director on requirements related to MPS VRP as detailed in the Statement of Work, including data management and reporting,personnel, relationships with MPS leadership and the Safety Director, required goals, and performance metrics. The School-Based Mentor works closely with astudent caseload of approximately 20–25 students at their assigned MPS Schooland ensures that they are on-call and available for youth 7 days a week.

Job Qualifications:

• 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.).
• Maintain on-call availability as required by the program and respond to work assignments with limited advance notice.
• Maintain reliable communication and be able to promptly acknowledge and respond tocalls, texts, or other approved communication regarding on-call assignments.
• Reportto the assigned MPS school or designated work location at the required time when scheduled through the on-call process.
• Ensure positive youth andparent 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 VFZparticipants.
• Provide general recreation support throughout the school year, follow the MPS school calendar, andadhere to the required schedule at the MPS school to serve youth.
• Professionally engage in allagency, school, and community meetings.
• Attend agency events and functions, including Town Halls.
• Ensure compliance with theagency (AWARDS) and MPS data systems.
• Provide safe, reliable transportation for youth, according to Wisconsin traffic laws and WCSpolicies 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 to ensure renewal of the contract each year for the life of the contract.
• Work 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 foryouth served within all written and verbal communications.
• Review, sign, and adhere toWCS Policies and Procedures in Power DMS.
• Other duties assigned by theSite Supervisor and Co-Directors of MPS VRP.

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