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Residential Youth Development Specialist (2nd and 3rd shift)
Milwaukee, WI
Job Description
**$500.00 bonus available to new hires after 3 months of service**
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Youth Development Specialist are integral in designing and implementing opportunities for youth to learn and practice new skills within a therapeutic 24 hour care environment. Youth Development Specialists assist in planning and monitoring daily activities of youth within the milieu of 24 hour care. Youth Development Specialist provides supportive services to youth based on their service plans and program goals
• Interacts with clients in a positive and therapeutic manner according to policy, procedure, training and Agency Guiding Beliefs.
• Provide active supervision of clients at all times within assigned staffing ratios.
• Plan and facilitate client activities/daily routines to include unit groups and specific programming as determined by manager.
• Provide oversight/support to clients, client families, and ancillary service providers while clients are participating in community-based activities (pass, school, work, attending services/programs) as indicated per program.
• Maintain and document regular contact with individuals/agencies outside of the program providing services for/associated with clients.
• Observe, assess, and document client activity per agency/program standards (client logs, incident reports, behavior management logs).
• Attend child/family team meetings/reviews and provide verbal and written input per agency/program standards.
• Facilitate and document clients self-administration of medications in accurate and timely manner.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Minimum of 1 year experience with At Risk Youth.
• High school diploma required.
• Ability to attend initial and ongoing training, which meets agency/program and licensing standards.
• Ability to rotate shift if need arises.
• Ability to display cultural competence by responding respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the worth of individuals, families and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills desirable.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate a panel van to transport clients.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and proof of liability insurance.
• Ability to use vehicle for work related duties according to the agency’s insurance liability standards.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the above is intended to summarize the essential functions of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list of miscellaneous duties and responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this position.
St. Charles is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Youth Development Specialist are integral in designing and implementing opportunities for youth to learn and practice new skills within a therapeutic 24 hour care environment. Youth Development Specialists assist in planning and monitoring daily activities of youth within the milieu of 24 hour care. Youth Development Specialist provides supportive services to youth based on their service plans and program goals
• Interacts with clients in a positive and therapeutic manner according to policy, procedure, training and Agency Guiding Beliefs.
• Provide active supervision of clients at all times within assigned staffing ratios.
• Plan and facilitate client activities/daily routines to include unit groups and specific programming as determined by manager.
• Provide oversight/support to clients, client families, and ancillary service providers while clients are participating in community-based activities (pass, school, work, attending services/programs) as indicated per program.
• Maintain and document regular contact with individuals/agencies outside of the program providing services for/associated with clients.
• Observe, assess, and document client activity per agency/program standards (client logs, incident reports, behavior management logs).
• Attend child/family team meetings/reviews and provide verbal and written input per agency/program standards.
• Facilitate and document clients self-administration of medications in accurate and timely manner.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Minimum of 1 year experience with At Risk Youth.
• High school diploma required.
• Ability to attend initial and ongoing training, which meets agency/program and licensing standards.
• Ability to rotate shift if need arises.
• Ability to display cultural competence by responding respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the worth of individuals, families and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills desirable.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate a panel van to transport clients.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and proof of liability insurance.
• Ability to use vehicle for work related duties according to the agency’s insurance liability standards.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the above is intended to summarize the essential functions of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list of miscellaneous duties and responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this position.
St. Charles is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Special Notes/Instructions
Email cover letter and resume along with salary requirements to hr@stcharlesinc.org
Job Summary
Start Date
ASAP
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
Varies
Salary and Benefits
Salary based on education and experience. Full benefits package offered!!
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1 to 3 years
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