Youth and Family Specialist (Full Time) - Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin Inc.

Are you ready to work for an employer who cares about your well-being? Family Services cares about their team and in addition to their excellent benefit package, they are now offering a staff sabbatical program. Being the helper is hard work and Family Services doesn't want you to burn out!

Family Services is a non-profit organization that protects, heals, and cares for children and families throughout Northeast Wisconsin. Family Services is strongly committed to protecting children and vulnerable individuals from abuse and exploitation. When traumatic situations occur, our staff is there to assist the individual or family with their journey of healing and recovery. Family Services cares for individuals who are isolated, abandoned or just need help developing the skills to live successfully.

Family Services has a full-time opening for a Youth and Family Specialist within the SELF (Support, Education, Life Skills and Family) regional concept serving Brown County. This individual will provide hands-on structure and supervision, skill-based activities, life skills education, parenting education, and recreational activities to adults, families, and at-risk adolescents within their homes, schools, and community settings to reach their identified goals. The work with the SELF population requires some flexibility as there could be a variety of hours to meet the service needs of our clients, which includes some weekend and evening hours. This position is based out of our Green Bay office.

Knowledge of family dynamics, abuse, neglect, criminality, and social dysfunction is required. Qualified candidates will embrace family support concepts and demonstrate an attitude that is accepting, non-judgmental, and culturally competent. Successful candidates will respect families of diverse socio-economic status, race ethnicity and be able to engage them in a dialogue regarding personal issues.

This position requires a minimum of a high school diploma/GED; a Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field is preferred. 1+ years of experience working with at-risk youth is also required. A valid Wisconsin Driver's License with a reliable personal vehicle, required auto insurance limits, and acceptable driving record requirements are also required for this position. Bilingual skills are a plus!