Human Services Professional I - Youth Justice Worker

Position Summary and Job Duties

Carries a case load of youth that are on Youth Justice Supervision through the Juvenile Court System. This position requires that the employee assess the individual and/or family risk and need factors through the use of the Youth Assessment Screening Instrument (YASI). The employee will use a variety of social work practices including Functional Family Case Management, which is a process designed to motivate families to change and link them to services. Will also utilize community based interventions in order to balance the rehabilitative needs of the child and family with public safety concerns.
Supports and promotes the Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles of the Human Services Department. Performs in a manner consistent with the HSD Professional Standards and “Commitment to My Co-Workers.”

75% - Intensive Case Management

• Act as a case manager for youth and their families by providing community based client contact and supervision including regular home visits based on the
• YASI risk level and based on Functional Family Case Management (FFCM).
• Participate in the FFCM case consultations on a weekly basis.
• Prepare written reports and other oral reports to the court when necessary.
• Complete a YASI assessment and case plan for each youth.
• Conduct YASI reassessments and reviews of the case plan every 90 days.
• Meet monthly with employee's supervisor for case consultation which includes discussing FFCM process.
• Maintain case records in eWisacwis and in the youth's file that are in compliance with the Juvenile Justice Code.
• Consult and interact with schools and other community based agencies including other Rock County Human Service Units.
• Refer families to necessary programs and resources as deemed appropriate through the youth's case plan.
• Attend and participate in all staffings related to the youth.
• Provide Transportation to the youth and family when necessary.
• Maintain regular collaboration with the Intensive Case Manager (ICM) and the Electronic Monitoring Program (EMP) Coordinator (if involved).

• Will have contact with the EMP coordinator and ICM worker if youth is involved in either program.
• Will have regular contact with Diversion workers if youth is involved in Diversion Programming.
• All contact shall be documented in eWisacwis.

• Provide day-time intake custody decisions and weekly court coverage when assigned.

• Attend all staff meetings as scheduled.
• Attend trainings that will enhance professional growth as approved by the direct supervisor.

Success Factors (KSA's)

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work without supervision and to make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to work with a diverse population in a non-judgmental fashion.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, state and local officials, schools and other community agencies.
• Knowledge of social work principles, methods and practices.
• Knowledge of complex psychiatric, psychological and behavioral conditions and treatment planning for youth and families.
• Knowledge of Wisconsin State Statues, specifically Chapter 938.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge and use of Evidence Based Practices in the Juvenile Justice System.
• Knowledge and use of Family Based Practices and interventions.
• Knowledge of eWisacwis and YASI

Job Requirements, Education, Training & Experience

• Graduation with a bachelors degree from an accredited 4 year college or university with major course work in social work, criminal justice or related field.
• One year experience working in the Youth Justice Field.
• Successfully complete Juvenile Court Intake Training within the first six months of employment.
• Successfully complete Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths certification within first six months of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a current unrestricted (not due to corrective lenses) driver's license and auto insurance pursuant to the Rock County Administrative Policy and Procedure Policy 5.02 and 5.27.

Essential Job Functions (physical elements, equipment and working conditions)

Physical elements:

• General mobility, including occasional use of stairs
• Occasional bending, kneeling and reaching
• Lifting and carrying approximately 20 pounds
• Sitting, driving or standing for long periods of time

• -frequently
Computer
• -PC & keyboard at desk or portable laptop in the field for case documentation entry

• -often
Outdoor
• -rarely; primarily as a result of travel requirements to & from the office, client homes, schools, and other meeting sites in the community
Cold temperatures
• -rarely; see above reference to travel
Extreme heat
• -rarely; see above reference to travel
• A valid driver's license to get between different meetings throughout the work day.
• Potential for contact with unpredictable and/or violent clients