Monitored Home Detention Youth Worker
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$20.00 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Kenosha, Wisconsin |
About this job
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!
JOB SUMMARY:
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!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MHD/ELM YOUTH WORKER:
- 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.
LOCATION: Kenosha, WI. Local travel is required to meet youth and families at home or other placement settings and community spaces, with mileage reimbursement.
SCHEDULE: Full-time 40 hours per week Monday-Friday. Schedule will include some evenings and occasional weekends as needed.
WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?
- 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!
SALARY: $20.00 per hour
REQUIREMENTS:
- 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.
tags: monitored home detention, electronic leg monitoring. at-risk youth. youth justice, juvenile justice, home detention, social work, human services, psychology, social worker, case worker, case manager
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