On-Call Youth Support Specialist

JOB REQUIREMENTS: This position provides care and supervision to

residents (up to 18 males and females ages 10-17), that are placed at

Brown County Shelter Care through the Juvenile Court System. Shelter

Care operates 24-hours per day, 7 days per week. We are seeking staff

who are interested in picking up vacant shift hours available at our

facility. There is no requirement for a set number of hours per pay

period- it is dependent on how your schedule matches our vacant shifts.

The only requirement is that you are available for at least two shifts

per month. Along with the ability for a flexible schedule, we also offer

incentives: Shift differential is an additional \$0.50 per hour from

4pm-10pm and \$1.25 per hour from 10pm-6am and \$0.50 for all weekend

hours. Essential Duties Assists in planning, directing and overseeing

the learning, living and leisure time activities through direct

interaction of youth at the Shelter; enforces Shelter rules, intervenes

in crisis situations, closely monitors location and activities of

children 24-hours per day. Assures the health, safety, and well-being of

residents Placed at Shelter Care. Maintains positive relationships;

provides support, encouragement and information to the youth and their

families. Directly interacts with and observes activities and behavior

of youth; fills out and completes daily reports and logs; consults with

professionals regarding youth\'s behavior; completes and maintains other

records as necessary. Receives referrals for admission to the Shelter,

completes written requirements, observes physical condition of

female/male residents upon admission and return to facility; contacts

case managers as necessary. Conducts searches of residents. Completes

unauthorized leave and incident reports. Completes the release process

when a resident leaves Shelter Care. Participates with direct

interaction in planning and executing learning, recreational, social and

daily living skills programs/activities. Maintains order and administers

positive, constructive discipline as necessary and appropriate without

the use of physical or mechanical restraint. Maintains positive,

effective professional communication with parents, case managers, court

staff, coworkers and other members of the community and working

professionals. Helps plan, develop, participate in and supervise a

variety of community outings and presentations for residents. Completes

a variety of statistical and progress reports on youth or agency

activities. Performs and/or oversees a variety of general duties such

as: maintaining inventories of bed linens and equipment,

cleaning/inspection of rooms, purchasing of food and supplies,

administering of first aid/CPR/AED (Automatic External Defibrillator)

and minor maintenance/housekeeping duties. Conducts fire drills and

carries out emergency/safety plans when needed. Assists in planning

nutritional meal program for youth, in food preparation, storage and

clean up. Participates in staff development, attends related seminars,

staff meetings and workshops. Assists with shopping for food and other

items needed by the residents or the Shelter. Maintains required

training/hours and certifications annually. Carries out all Shelter Care

work rules, policies and procedures and all County policies \*\*\*\*\*

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of Microsoft Office

(Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook) Knowledge of appropriate

educational, recreational and social activities for youth and the

ability to carry these out in an effective and instructional manner.

Knowledge of group dynamics and human relations. Knowledge of health and

safety precautions and first aid/CPR/AED. Knowledge of acceptable

hygiene standards, procedures regarding blood borne pathogens, and

appropriate food handling, preparation and storage. Knowledge of

adolescent psychology, and human growth and development. Knowledge of

and ability to help youth acquire daily living/social skills. Ability to

utilize crisis intervention/de-escalation skills in handling emergency

situations. Ability and skill to relate with young people in a positive,

respectful, responsible, unprejudiced and understanding manner using

sound judgment. Ability and skill to maintain a positive and effective

working relationship with internal customers (case managers, parents,

human service workers) and External customers (law enforcement

officials, outside service providers, parent/guardians, and the general

public) Ability and skill to provide safe, beneficial care and services

to youth. Ability to prioritize multiple duties and responsibilities

under changing circumstances. Ability to exercise mature judgment at all

times. Ability to enforce the rules and regulations as established in

the Shelter Care policy/procedures and as determined by State of

Wisconsin Licensing Specialists. Ability to communicate effectively both

orally and in writing. Ability to be a positive role model for youth.

Ability to perform multiple tasks at the same time. Ability to work the

required hours of the position and/or meet the minimum requirements of

the position. Ability to oversee the set up and self-administration of

prescribed medications for the youth. Ability to complete all other

duties as assigned by Shelter Care Unit Supervisor. \*\*\*\*\*

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty