Job Description
Job SummaryJoin our dedicated Youth Shelter Program as a Youth Care
Worker, where your energy and compassion will make a meaningful difference in
the lives of youth facing challenging circumstances. The part-time weekend
positions offer an exciting opportunity to provide safe, supportive, and
empowering care to young individuals in need. You will serve as a positive role
model, assist with daily activities, and help foster a nurturing environment
that promotes growth, stability, and hope. If you're passionate about working
with youth and committed to making a lasting impact, this role is perfect for
you! You MUST have 2 years of experience working youth between the ages of
12-17. Earn additional pay for weekend shifts!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide
direct support to youth in the shelter on ALL SHIFTS ensuring
their safety and well-being at all times
Supervise
youth at all times with eyes on the youth in person. NO SUPERVISION ON
CAMERAS.
Assist
with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, meal
preparation, and recreational activities
Monitor
residents' behavior and implement behavior management strategies to
promote positive interactions
Maintain
close communication with other staff members while working shift
Support
youth with their individual care plans, including medication
administration and health monitoring such as vital signs
Maintain
accurate documentation of care provided using electronic medical record
(EMR) systems and update case management files regularly
Facilitate
conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques to create a calm and
respectful environment
Assist
with light cleaning duties to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming space
for all residents
Required Qualifications: A minimum of two (2) years of
experience with young people of a similar age to the youth population
(generally ages 12-17). Minimum of a high school diploma or GED/HSED required.
Youth Care Worker will meet all the WCS and funder/licensing requirements including
reference, criminal and caregiver background checks, valid driver's license,
and acceptable driver's record checks.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesWorking knowledge of positive child/youth development;
patience and understanding of difficult 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; perform basic computer functions; uses time
efficiently and effectively; ability to multi-task; sensitivity towards
cultural, ethnic and disability issues
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Duties require possible activity
while monitoring or interacting with youth in the program. Staff may be
required to use physical intervention in situations if there is immediate
physical harm posed to youth or staff. Ability to lift 30 pounds. Driving may
be required.WORK ENVIRONMENT:
State-Licensed
Shelter Care Facility
Most
of the work is done throughout the building, in the community and in some
cases, the home of a youth.
Local
travel is required to fulfill essential functions of the position.
Ability
to provide coverage as needed.
Ability
to manage young youth who have experienced a great deal of trauma and
express trauma through behaviors.
DRIVING REQUIREDWisconsin Community Services, Inc. is an equal
opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without
attention to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.pm21PI5056d1f59e27-6029