What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Care - Youth Support Specialist 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! Set schedule
that rotates on a bi-weekly basis, working evenings and every other
weekend. Overnight schedule Sunday through Thursday available 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. 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. Distin uishing people 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! Set schedule
that rotates on a bi-weekly basis, working evenings and every other
weekend. Overnight schedule Sunday through Thursday available 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. 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. Distin uishing people 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