Youth Support Specialist - PT & OC

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.

Part-time and On-Call positions are available. The shifts for part-time

positions are: -Overnight Shift, every-other weekend. Friday 11pm\--

Saturday 7am; Saturday 11pm\--Sunday 7am. -Day Shift, every other

weekend. Saturday and Sunday 7am-3pm On-Call positions work open shifts

as available. 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 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 people or objects at

varied distances under a variety of light conditions. Brown County is an

E-Verify employer. Click the links below for more information.

https://www.browncountywi.gov/i/f/files/Human-Resources/E-Verify Participation Poster(1).pdf

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https://www.browncountywi.gov/i/f/files/Human-Resources/IER Right to Work Poster.pdf

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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