Overnight Youth Development Specialist

Job Purpose:

This Youth Development Specialist role provides night-time coverage and direct-care support of the nightly functions and objectives of the Living Unit at our Peshtigo, Wisconsin location. Under the direction of the Living Unit Supervisor, the Youth Development Specialist will work with a team to create, implement and sustain a therapeutic culture that recognizes and values progress toward the treatment goals of our youth.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides care and therapeutic treatment of Rawhide youth within the residential programs
• Works in conjunction with all teams involved in the development and implementation of individual treatment plans
• Assists with residential operations and processes including medication administration
• Completes accurate documentation to remain in compliance with licensing requirements

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; but must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Meet one of the following qualifications
• Have an associates or bachelor’s degree with a focus on child and youth care work or in a social or behavioral science field
• Have at least 1 year of successful experience working in a recognized child welfare setting for the type of population served by Rawhide
• Completion of Rawhide’s supervised traineeship program
• 2-3 years of relevant experience preferred

Skills for Youth Development Specialist:

• Exercises critical thinking, judgment and discernment
• Ability to identify and respond to crisis situations
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time
• Physically able to meet the demands of the position, including providing therapeutic physical restraints
• Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record

Benefit Overview:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Competitive 401k plan
• 10 paid Holidays
• PTO, VTO, Wellness Day, & Floating Holiday
• 5 Weeks Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Onsite Café (New London)
• TuitionReimbursement
• Nature Trails/Waterfront on 700 acres (New London)
• Onsite Fitness Center and Gymnasium
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Jury Duty Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Benefits for Birth or Adoption