The mission of Norris, Inc. is Transforming lives through the power of connection and healing.
Are you looking for an employer that is innovative and trauma informed? Are you looking for a job that is going to be challenging and rewarding all at the same time? Well you’ve come to the right place! When you choose a career with Norris, you walk away every day knowing that you had a positive impact on the lives of others.
Norris’ Group Care Programs provide treatment, educational, and therapeutic recreational services to youth ages 8 through 17 and their families. Youth receive services related to mental health, emotional behavioral disorders, problematic sexualized behaviors, AODA, and trauma, including physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect. The Norris team strives to provide the best quality care to youth and families by making meaningful connections and providing a safe space for individuals to heal. We engage those we serve, our colleagues and our community with respect, compassion and acceptance.
Norris is currently seeking an individual to fulfill the role of
Youth Advocacy Coordinator in our Group Care Program at our
West Bend, WI campus.
Under the direction of the Group Care Program Manager, the Youth Advocacy Coordinator (YAC) at River Bend Place (RBP) will support the day-to-day milieu experience of the youth and operations of the campus based on the program philosophy, schedules, policies, protocols, licensing requirements, placing agency expectations, and best practice standards. Assists youth with social skills development and mentoring in the living halls and as a support to youth in their learning environment. YAC is responsible for collaborating with REC staff to provide a positive campus experience for all youth. The YAC is part of the RBP Leadership team.
The YAC serves as a role model and coach for employees as they interact with youth according to their plans (i.e., treatment, guidance, learning, etc.), consistently demonstrates trauma-informed principles, utilizes and teaches de-escalation techniques, and serves as an overall resource for the RBP group care program. The YAC effectively and efficiently communicates youth program recommendations to Clinicians, Supervisors, Managers, and Directors. The YAC also serves on a regular rotation for Leader on Duty (LOD) coverage on the RBP campus to cover the 1st and 2nd shift LOD duties 7 days per week. When serving as the LOD, may routinely serve in the role of “supervisor” whenever other leaders aren’t present, however does not have any direct reports. When not serving in the LOD role, the YAC will be working within the ratio alongside other Youth Care Specialist staff. The YAC will be the point person for completing Youth Advocate Reports of youth in care and will also be the primary contact for youth debriefing practices following incident reports.
The YAC ensures sensitivity to the ethnic and cultural diversity of youth, families and employees while effectively communicating and promoting the philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures of Norris. As a 24/7 treatment program, the YAC position requires the individual to work a flexible schedule in order to support the needs of their hall and the program and understands that their schedule is subject to change to meet the program’s evolving needs at any time, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Other Benefits to consider:
- Great health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- HSA Option where the company will contribute up to $500 annually for an individual plan or $1,000 annually for a family plan.
- Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)
- Advance Pay Option
- Great PTO benefits!
- Holidays and Birthday PTO day
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Gas Stipend (if eligible)
- 403(b) Plan with Principal
- Norris provides matching contribution of elective deferral contribution by the employee, after one year of service.
- Norris Board of Directors has a discretionary fund where they add up to 2% annually non-voluntary to all 403(b) accounts.
Norris is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.