Program Specialist Adolescent - Fulltime

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Every child deserves a safe and loving home. When parents are unable to provide this on their own, intervention is needed to ensure these children are free of abuse and neglect.

We provide child well-being services to help children live in a safe and nurturing environment. We provide services to parents needing education and guidance to improve their parenting skills so their children can remain with them.  We also provide services to children who are placed with foster families until they can return home or become part of an adoptive family.

Our experienced professionals provide the following services to families in Milwaukee County and at locations throughout Wisconsin.

• Foster Care

• Treatment Foster Care

• Adoption

• Respite Care

• Child Advocacy Centers

• Family Case Management

• Family Finding

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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Position Summary:
This position is responsible for leading program enhancement and providing case management support focused on improving outcomes for adolescents and young adults served by the Child Welfare Case Management program. Utilizing a strength-based and youth engagement approach, works in concert with employees and leaders to engage youth in the assessment of their independent living skills, develop their independent living case plans and facilitate service coordination. Supports child welfare case managers in youth engagement and provides advocacy for both adolescents served by the Child Welfare Case Management program and young adults seeking to re-enter care. In collaboration with key stakeholders, community partners and youth, identifies and leads quality improvement initiatives and program enhancements. Monitors and ensures compliance with contract requirements related to adolescent clients and independent living skill development.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice or related degree required
• Three plus years experience working with adolescents required
• Experience with adolescent education or skill development, child welfare experience, grant writing and/or experience with project management preferred
• Experience working with families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds strongly preferred.
• Passion for youth development and demonstrated ability to engage adolescents.
• Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of normal, reciprocal attachments of the youth with their biological parents and other significant caregivers.
• Knowledge of community resources and services available to program participants.
• License Driver's License - State of Wisconsin required; must use personal vehicle to transport children, complete in-house car seat transporter training within one month of hire and re-train biannually thereafter to maintain.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.