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Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. · 1 month ago

Employment and Education Specialist (CORE)

Milwaukee, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Wisconsin Community Services is an organization focused on providing support to youth and young adults. The Employment and Education Specialist (CORE) will deliver educational and vocational support to individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis, ensuring their academic and employment needs are met.

CharityEmploymentHealth CareNon Profit

Responsibilities

Provide academic support to youth and young adults enrolled in CORE in a school and home setting

Work closely with youth and young adults to develop vocational interests and skills required for employment. This includes resume writing, job searches, completing applications, preparing for job interviews, and on the job follow-up/support

Work closely with education staff and employers to support the youth/young adult to ensure their needs are being met

Participate in the development and monitoring of an Individualized Education Plan for CORE youth with school staff

Locate and engage youth in a learning and vocational environment that meets youth/young adults learning needs

Collaborate closely with the CORE team to ensure the needs of the youth/young adults are being met

Provide a strength-based review of the youth/young adult’s educational and vocational strengths and needs

Actively participate in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care and Crisis Plan

Connect youth/young adults to resources in the community based on interests to meet identified needs

Complete all necessary paperwork in a strength-based manner per Wraparound Milwaukee/Agency requirements

Attend and actively participate in CORE staffing and clinical consultation with Wraparound Milwaukee staff

Attend in-services and participate in staffing, weekly and monthly meetings and consultations

Assist with coverage for co-workers as needed

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

Qualification

Bachelor's degreeYouthMental healthMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelCultural competenceCrisis managementOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Must possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant area of education or human services and a minimum of one year of continued experience working with youth

One year of experience serving youth or young adults with mental health and co-occurring needs

Complete 20-40 hours of CCS (DHS 36) training and 42 hours of mandatory training in Wraparound philosophy and policies, as well as attend a Family Orientation within 6 months of their hire date

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 of each individual

Knowledge and skills to work with children, young adults and families

No convictions or license revocations that would fail a caregiver background check

Valid driver's license, automobile and sufficient insurance to meet agency requirements

Meet all the employee requirements including references, criminal background check, drug test, and driver's license check

Working knowledge of positive youth/young adult development; patience and understanding of challenging life needs; knowledge related to mental health and co-occurring needs, the ability to interact with youth, young adults, and caregivers in a calm and professional manner; ability to follow oral and written instructions and cues; ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in crisis situations; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to perform basic computer functions; highly developed organizational skills with the ability to multitask; sensitivity towards cultural, ethic and life needs