Running Rebels

In 1980, at the young age of 19, Victor Barnett saw that the youth of Milwaukee were being pulled into the street life of gangs, crime, and violence. He used basketball as the tool to engage, mentor, and guide youth towards an alternative path that would ensure their future success. From this vision and action, Running Rebels Community Organization was born.

Running Rebels
Running Rebels
Running Rebels
Running Rebels
Running Rebels
Summary: Running Rebels Community Organization is seeking a dynamic individual to serve young people whose needs go far beyond the traditional mentoring approach of companionship; confidence-building; and typical academic, social, or career guidance. This individual will meet regularly with youth to develop personal transition plans and provide mentoring pre-release and up to one year post-release.

Title: Credible Messenger
Position: Full-time 
Hours: Varies
Pay: $40,000/year
Benefits: We offer an excellent benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 403(b) retirement plan; paid time off (PTO); access to an employee assistance program; pet insurance; and more! 

  • Attend Credible Messenger and Professional Community Intervention Training Institute Training.
  • Provide transformative mentoring to youth with a focus on helping them make better choices, avoid further/future involvement in the justice system, manage conflict, goal setting, connection to community resources, connection to employment opportunities, and anything needed for them to be successful at home, at school, and in the community.
  • Participate in cross-agency activities and events.
  • Provide transportation as needed.
  • Conduct Staffings for youth who were demonstrating high-risk behavior with an Administrative Coordinator, Credible Messenger Supervisor, and Credible Messenger.
  • Attend child/family team meetings coordinated by the Human Service Worker (HSW) or initiated by the Credible Messenger
  • Staffings should also include the HSW, and case plans should align with GFCM and the youth’s existing case plan.
  • Conduct team planning and execution for high-risk situations using the Community Crisis Response Protocol.
  • Develop goals based on the individualized case plan for program participants.
  • Meet or exceed the minimum contact standards as prescribed.
  • Assist with RRCO community and agency events.

  • Strong problem-solving/conflict-resolution skills.
  • Detail- and team-oriented.
  • Committed to ongoing growth and personal development.
  • Experience with online documentation systems and Microsoft Outlook.
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field is desired but not required.
  • Automobile, valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance.
  • Two years of experience working with youth aged 12 – 21 years old.

Summary: Running Rebels Community Organization is looking for a Financial Assistant to support our day-to-day transactions, including expenses and payroll.

Title: Financial Assistant II
Location: Running Rebels Community Org., 225 W Capitol Dr and 1300 W Fond du Lac Ave; Milwaukee, WI
Hours: Full-time, Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Pay: $40,000/year
To Apply: Visit runningrebels.org to complete the online instructions for the completion of the Employment Interest Form (EIF) and upload your resume OR submit your resume and EIF in person to 225 W Capitol Drive.

    1. Accounts Payables:
      • Prepare all agency expense invoices for payment, gather required approvals and documentation, and enter all invoices into the accounting system.
      • Accurately allocate expenses across programs.
      • Distribute vendor payments.
      • Monitor credit card usage and balance.
      • Work with vendors to settle discrepancies.
      • Assist with the completion of allocation spreadsheets.
    2. Prepare and Process Semi-Monthly Payroll:
      • Record manual timesheets and deductions in appropriate spreadsheets.
      • Verify, calculate, and record deductions and other information not processed by the HR coordinator in payroll software.
      • Enter manual hours and deductions into payroll processing software and process upon approval.
      • Distribute paychecks.
      • Complete payroll spreadsheets.
    3. Work with the HR Department to ensure the accuracy of billing charges and employee deductions.
    4. Assist with logging in cash and checks in preparation for deposits.
    5. Assist the front desk when needed.
    6. Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Business Operations and Executive Directors

      • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
      • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50+ pounds.

      • Associate degree in accounting.
      • 1 – 3 years of accounting experience
      • 1 – 2 years of experience with automated accounting software (QuickBooks, etc.)
      • Proficiency in Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
      • Must be able to communicate effectively and must be able to work independently and with a team.

Summary: Running Rebels Community Organization is looking for an individual to provide support to the HR department’s day-to-day functions.

Title: Human Resources/Administrative Assistant
Position: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Running Rebels Community Org., 225 W Capitol Dr; Milwaukee, WI
Pay: $41,600/year
To Apply: Visit runningrebels.org to complete the online instructions for the completion of the Employment Interest Form (EIF) and upload your resume OR submit your resume and EIF in person to 225 W Capitol Dr.

  1. Administrative support to the accounting office (maintain various binders, vehicle, etc.)
    • Assist IT in maintaining inventory of IT equipment and assist with the implementation and distribution of equipment.
    • Assist IT with simple IT activities (prepping laptops for assignments, setting up and breaking down desktops, etc.).
    • Review and prepare supply orders twice per week.
    • Inventory for office and building maintenance supplies as needed.
    • Answer and direct phone calls.
  2. Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and emails.
  3. Make sure all HR practices comply with local, state, and federal laws and statutes and funding sources.
  4. Maintenance and organization of employee files, employee database, and employee handbook, ensuring that all employees have the required documentation and information for employment at all times.
  5. Creating and maintaining recruitment opportunities.
  6. Assist with the coordination of employee hiring and termination.
  7. Maintain HR database and report on employee paid time off
  8. Assist with the coordination of annual evaluation process.
  9. Assist with background approval for volunteers.
  10. Assist with the coordination of compliance procedures for employee car insurance and driver licensing.
  11. Assist with maintaining Milwaukee County Add and Delete spreadsheet.
  12. Assist with the issuance of work permits.
  13. Maintain employee personnel development database (training tracking)
    • Assist with Worker’s Compensation, Family Medical Leave Act, Garnishments, and Unemployment.
    • Ensure the organization’s compliance with laws and advise staff when necessary.
    • Assist with the completion of, submit in a timely fashion, and maintain WC forms and files.
  14. Complete and submit unemployment requests and inquiries in a timely fashion.
  15. Establish and maintain communication with HR vendors (benefits, insurance, etc.).
  16. Assist with semimonthly payroll.
  17. Assist with annual OSHA and EEOC Reporting.
  18. Assist with Annual ACA Reporting.
  19. Establish and maintain a constant and timely flow of information to all staff.
  20. Assist with annual audit preparations.
  21. Assist with maintaining all HR-related forms and HR boards.
  22. Assist with the preparation of employment contracts.
  23. Assist with updating and HR policies and procedures manual.
  24. Other duties as assigned by Senior Director of Business Operations

  • Associate degree in human resources
  • 1 – 3 years of HR Experience
  • 1 – 2 years of experience with automated HR software/systems (HRMS)
  • Proficiency in Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
  • Must be able to communicate effectively and be able to work independently and with a team.

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50+ pounds.
Summary: Running Rebels Community Organization is seeking individuals interested in joining our committed team as Youth Advocates. Advocates work one-on-one with youth involved in various court-ordered programming designed to engage, prevent, intervene, or coach at-risk youth through their transition into adulthood.

Title: Youth Advocate
Position: Full-time
Pay: Starting at $35,600/year
Benefits: We offer an excellent benefit package, which includes health, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance; 403(b) retirement plan; paid time off (PTO); access to our employee assistance program; and more!

    1. Provide consistent and ongoing support to youth in a non-judgmental and professional manner.
    2. Manage assigned cases according to their individualized service plan.
    3. Collaborate with Human Service Worker (HSW), Individual/Family Therapist, AODA Therapist, other providers, and parents to reach desired outcomes for each youth assigned.
    4. Work with each youth to reach personalized goals for each relevant domain (home, community, school)
    5. Implement and maintain a 24/7 Monitoring Program schedule.
    6. Maintain HR Database and report on employee paid time off.
    7. Develop a working understanding of the Juvenile Cognitive Intervention Program (JCIP) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in their application.
    8. Support the development of the Cluster and its function as a Unit for the purpose of providing the highest-quality services to all youth and families assigned.

      • Degree in human service, criminal justice, or related field preferred.
      • Previous experience working with adolescents and families.
      • Individuals must be able to interact at a comfortable, confident, and effective level with at-risk youth and their families
      • Possess the ability to manage and work well with deadlines.
      • Detail- and team-oriented with a willingness to take direction, learn, and commit to ongoing growth and development.

      • Minimum of HS Diploma.
      • Must have a vehicle, valid automobile insurance, and driver’s license.
      • Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Summary: Running Rebels Community Organization is looking for an individual who possesses strong verbal communication skills, can manage and complete multiple tasks, possesses problem-solving/conflict-resolution skills, can build rapport with youth of all backgrounds, and enjoys working in a school setting. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Title: VFZ School-Based Mentor
Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Pay: $17.00/hour
Benefits: We offer an excellent benefit package, which includes health, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance; 403(b) retirement plan; paid time off (PTO); access to our employee assistance program; and more!

    1. Mentor youth on positive ways to manage conflict and encourage positive interaction with each other and school personnel.
    2. Assist school staff as needed to maintain appropriate student conduct in assigned large-group settings.
    3. Manage students whom school administrators and designated staff identify as exhibiting conduct that is consistently disruptive or inappropriate.
    4. Support and/or implement incentive programs to encourage good student conduct.
    5. Attend and participate in, as needed, relevant school-wide meetings and events.
    6. Encourage and assist youth to exchange negative behaviors for positive behaviors and to access other school-based supplemental services (i.e., sports teams, after-school enrichment activities, tutoring, guidance, social work, or psychologist support).
    7. Engage in relationship-building strategies with at-risk and other identified students that will allow them to prevent student conflicts and incidences of violence or other serious disruptions before they occur.
    8. Model appropriate communication skills and provide redirection techniques to address inappropriate behaviors that maintain the dignity of and respect for youth participating in the program.
    9. Mentor individual students on the importance of education, good citizenship, and social inclusion.
    10. Assist youth in cultivating positive alternatives to antisocial lifestyles, gang activity, or any activity that is counterproductive to achieving positive educational outcomes.
    11. Comply with confidentiality and legal requirements, as well as the district’s code of conduct.
    12. Assist in the monitoring of in-school disciplinary settings.
    13. Reach out to parents and other community-based individuals who can influence an individual student’s behavior as needed.
    14. Meet and network with police, local social service agencies, and residents of the local community to help address issues and promote opportunities for young people that will influence student conduct and the quality of the learning environment in the assigned school.
    15. Maintain appropriate documentation.
    16. Attend all required Running Rebels staff meetings and functions.
    17. Any other duties assigned by supervisor or Executive Director.

Minimum of HS Diploma. Previous experience working with adolescents and families. Valid automobile insurance and driver’s license preferred. Individuals must be able to interact at a comfortable, confident, and effective level with at-risk youth and their families and possess the ability to manage and work well with deadlines. Interested applicants must be detail- and team-oriented with a willingness to take direction, learn, and commit to ongoing growth and development.

Running Rebels

Running Rebels Community Organization is currently looking for qualified individuals for the following positions. Ideal candidates must have a valid WI driver’s license and automobile insurance. Candidates comfortable with Microsoft Office, who possess strong written and verbal communication skills, are preferred. You must be able to pass a criminal background check and have the desire to work with at-risk youth. Running Rebels Community Organization is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. To apply for any of these jobs, complete the Employee Interest Form below. Contact employment@runningrebels.org for any questions.

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