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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Project UJIMA is seeking a dedicated, compassionate Violence Intervention Specialist to support individuals and families impacted by violence. This role is ideal for someone who believes in the power of healing, community connection, and long-term prevention. You’ll serve as a critical bridge between survivors of violence and the services that help them rebuild safety, stability, and hope.

What You’ll Do

• Provide immediate and ongoing support to individuals who have experienced violent injury or victimization.

• Deliver crisis intervention, education, and emotional support in hospital, emergency department, and community settings.

• Conduct home visits and maintain consistent follow-up to ensure clients remain connected to needed services.

• Offer case management, resource referrals, and care coordination in collaboration with the Project UJIMA team and community partners.

• Help youth and families access development programs, family-strengthening activities, and community-based supports.

• Contribute to program improvement efforts and assist with tracking outcomes and participant progress.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a social science field OR at least two years of experience working with youth- or adult-serving programs, especially adolescents.

• Familiarity with community resources and services in Southeastern Wisconsin.

• Professional communication skills—both written and verbal—and the ability to connect with individuals from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

• Experience working with families from varied ethnic and cultural communities strongly preferred.

• Working knowledge of crisis intervention strategies.

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.

• Analytical skills to assess crisis situations and recommend appropriate care plans.

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and required insurance coverage.

• Basic computer and word‑processing skills for documentation and reporting.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) abilities preferred.

Why Join Project UJIMA

You’ll be part of a passionate, collaborative team committed to breaking cycles of violence and empowering families. Your work will have a direct, meaningful impact on the lives of young people and their communities.

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.