JOB REQUIREMENTS: To apply for this position, scroll down to the bottom of this page and click the button that reads: \"APPLY NOW\" Returning Applicant? Wisconsin Community Services is an ). Youth Advocate Community Improvement and Job Training (CIJT) Job Code:2022-COMRS-001 Location:Milwaukee Department:Community Improvement and Job Training FT/PT Status:Full Time Job Responsibilities: Youth Advocate Community Improvement and Job Training (CIJT) Position Summary: This position is a Youth Advocate for the Community Improvement & Job Training (CIJT) Program providing guidance and case management services to adolescents and young adults 16 - 23. The primary focus of the youth advocate is on the personal, social, cultural, and educational development of CIJT participants. Essential Functions: Evaluate and asses the needs of youth ages 16-23 as they relate to the potential for and actual gang involvement. Utilize evidence-based practices when providing direct services to the target population Develop innovative and engaging techniques to recruit and retain participants Provide one-on-one mentoring and career counseling to case load of 25-40 participants Facilitate workshops and plan activities that encompass the program\'s core outcomes; AODA education, Life Skills, Gang Prevention, and Employment Readiness. Develop and implement individual career and personal development plans. Maintain participant records and ensure the confidentiality of all participant information. Maintain a compilation of, and utilize, community resources. Support the entry of information into assigned database, as required by funding source and Project Coordinator. Assist in orientation, training, oversight, and coordination of all CIJT programming Complete intake process and weekly progress notes, according to program requirements Attend all team and other relevant meetings. Work Relationship and Scope: The position has no direct reports and will work with at-risk young adults ages 16-23. The participants served in this program will primarily reside in the neighborhoods surrounding the location and are the target population aimed at reducing violence in that area. The position performs a wide range of functions daily that will include using evidence-based practices and working closely with participants, community organizations, law enforcement, educational institutions, job training programs, and other resources that serve gang-involved adolescents and young adults. Job Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of child/youth development; gang behavior and gang culture and effective programs and practices to reduce or eliminate gang involvement, patience and understanding of difficult life situations; the ability to interact with escalating youth and young adults in a professional manner; ability to follow oral and written instructions ability to respond... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Vet) ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/EFC8305E24C54C13