Has contact with a wide variety of individuals including clients and family members, other program staff, including consulting Psychologist/Psychiatrist and other collateral contacts, neighbors, funders, Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Milwaukee Child Protective Services(DMCPS), Milwaukee County Department of Youth & Family Services(DYFS), Court officials, Milwaukee Public Schools(MPS) staff and administrators, staff of youth serving agencies and the general public. Working knowledge of positive child/youth development; patience and understanding of traumatic life situations; the ability to interact with escalating youth and/or parents in a calm and professional manner; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations; proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; perform basic computer functions; uses time efficiently and effectively; ability to multi-task; sensitivity towards cultural, ethnic and disability issues.