What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Care-Youth Support Spec. PT position at COUNTY OF BROWN?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Brown County Health and Human Services offers exciting
challenges, personal growth opportunities and a chance to make a
difference, all while preserving a strong work-life balance. As an
employee, you will have the opportunity to serve individuals and
families within your own community. Come and see all that Brown County
has to offer! Our Shelter Care Unit is looking for compassionate,
composed and resourceful individuals to join our team now! 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. The
shifts for open positions are: - Overnight Shift, every-other weekend.
Friday 11pm\-- Saturday 7am; Saturday 11pm\--Sunday 7am. 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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Lifting 30 pounds maximum with
frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Frequent standing, walking and sitting; occasional driving. Using
hand(s)/feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing
and pulling, and operating controls. Frequent bending, twisting,
squatting and reaching. Communicating orally in a clear manner.
Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes. Distinguishing
p ople or objects at varied distances under a variety of light
conditions. \*\*\*\*\* 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
challenges, personal growth opportunities and a chance to make a
difference, all while preserving a strong work-life balance. As an
employee, you will have the opportunity to serve individuals and
families within your own community. Come and see all that Brown County
has to offer! Our Shelter Care Unit is looking for compassionate,
composed and resourceful individuals to join our team now! 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. The
shifts for open positions are: - Overnight Shift, every-other weekend.
Friday 11pm\-- Saturday 7am; Saturday 11pm\--Sunday 7am. 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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Lifting 30 pounds maximum with
frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Frequent standing, walking and sitting; occasional driving. Using
hand(s)/feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing
and pulling, and operating controls. Frequent bending, twisting,
squatting and reaching. Communicating orally in a clear manner.
Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes. Distinguishing
p ople or objects at varied distances under a variety of light
conditions. \*\*\*\*\* 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
