What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Care Specialist - Overnight Shift position at Norris, Inc.?
Norris is seeking Youth Care Specialists to work with our boys and girls in our Residential Care Programs and our Shelter Care Program at our Mukwonago campus for the Overnight Shift (typically 10:00pm to 8:00am). As a Youth Care Specialist at Norris you will have endless opportunities to positively impact the lives of the young boys and girls in our care, while at the same time further developing and enhancing your skills as a Human Service professional. Under the supervision of the assigned Hall Supervisor, the Youth Care Specialist (YCS) is primarily responsible for the care and supervision of youth at Norris in all facets of their daily lives, including their safety, well-being, emotional and educational needs. The YCS acts in collaboration with other team members, to provide direct care, supervision, behavior management, recreation and other individual and group mental health to youth in a structured setting. Services provided promote the Norris mission and practice philosophy for providing treatment and services utilizing a trauma informed care approach. The YCS is also responsible for implementing assigned treatment services, maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring the daily routine of the program is upheld. The YCS position requires that the individual be able to work a flexible schedule that is subject to change to meet the program’s evolving needs at any time, including some weekend and holiday hours.
An Associates or Bachelors degree in a social or behavioral science is preferred. Will consider experience in a related field and/or experience in a recognized treatment setting.
Other Benefits to consider:
- Great health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- HSA Option where the company will contribute up to $500 annually for an individual plan or $1,000 annually for a family plan.
- Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)
- Great PTO benefits!
- Holidays and Birthday PTO day
- 403(b) Plan with Principal
- Norris provides matching contribution of elective deferral contribution by the employee, after one year of service.
- Norris Board of Directors has a discretionary fund where they add up to 2% annually non-voluntary to all 403(b) accounts.
Salary : $500 - $1,000