Youth & Adult Support Specialist

Are you looking for a part-time (growing into full-time) role making a positive impact in your community? Join our team at Professional Services Group as a Youth & Adult Support Specialist!

As the Support Specialist, you will provide individual skill development and support to youth and adults referred through the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Program. You'll help clients achieve their individualized goals by assisting them in their journey toward success. Our program is all about making a difference in the lives of our clients and their families. We provide a variety of services, including individual meetings, fun recreational activities that build social skills, crisis intervention, school support, and parent contact.

This is a great opportunity for both experienced professionals and recent graduates looking to transition part-time into the human services/mental health field.

Apply today to join our team!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE YOUTH & ADULT SUPPORT SPECIALIST:

• Analyze youth capabilities, strengths, and needss to determine the services required to meet the unique needs of each client.
• Implement, evaluate, and review client goals in collaboration with team members, youth and their families.
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in school, the community and during emergency and crisis situations.
• Attend client team meetings.
• Organize and facilitate individual meetings and structured recreational activities that assist youth in developing pro-social skills and connections.
• Safely transport clients as needed.

LOCATION: Office is based in Janesville, Wisconsin with some flexibility to work hybrid/remote when client home visits are not scheduled. Local travel will be required to meet in-person with clients in Rock, Jefferson, and/or Walworth Counties, with mileage reimbursement.

SCHEDULE: Position will start at part-time status of 20-32 hours per week Monday-Friday. You have flexibility to schedule your own hours directly with your clients. Some evenings may be needed up to 7:30pm. Opportunity is available to grow into a full-time schedule.

WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?

• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!
• Flexible hours and great work-life balance
• 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
• Part-time employees are offered the following benefits: 401k and profit sharing, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and pet insurance
• Full-time employees are also offered the following benefits: paid time off and company holidays; health, vision, dental, and life insurance; and short-term disability insurance

SALARY: $21.00 per hour

REQUIREMENTS:

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