Job Summary
Join our dedicated Youth Shelter Program as a Youth CareWorker, where your energy and compassion will make a meaningful difference inthe lives of youth facing challenging circumstances. The part-time weekendpositions offer an exciting opportunity to provide safe, supportive, andempowering care to young individuals in need. You will serve as a positive rolemodel, assist with daily activities, and help foster a nurturing environmentthat promotes growth, stability, and hope. If you're passionate about workingwith youth and committed to making a lasting impact, this role is perfect foryou! You MUST have 2 years of experience working youth between the ages of12-17. 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 ofexperience 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 includingreference, criminal and caregiver background checks, valid driver's license,and acceptable driver's record checks.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of positive child/youth development;patience and understanding of difficult life situations; the ability tointeract with escalating youth and/or parents in a calm and professionalmanner; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to respondappropriately in crisis situations; perform basic computer functions; uses timeefficiently and effectively; ability to multi-task; sensitivity towardscultural, ethnic and disability issues
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Duties require possible activitywhile monitoring or interacting with youth in the program. Staff may berequired to use physical intervention in situations if there is immediatephysical harm posed to youth or staff. Ability to lift 30 pounds. Driving maybe 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 REQUIRED
Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. is an equalopportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment withoutattention to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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