What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Care Worker for Youth Shelter Prog position at Wisconsin Community Services, Inc.?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Essential Duties and Responsibilities Adhere to WCS
Policies and Procedures. Provide positive and effective group
educational and recreational activities required by the funder. Serve as
positive mentor for youth placed in Shelter Care. Interact with youth in
a positive and therapeutic manner according to policy, procedure,
training and agency values. Provide active supervision of youth at all
times within assigned staffing ratios, ensuring the safety and care of
all youth in the shelter. Plan and facilitate youth activities/daily
routines to include unit groups and specific programming as determined
by Program Director. Provide oversight/support to youth, youth families,
and ancillary service providers while youth are participating in
community-based activities (pass, school, work, attending services/
programs) as indicated per program. Maintain and document regular
contact with individuals/agencies outside of the program providing
services for/ associated with youth. Observe, assess, and document youth
activity per agency/program standards (youth logs, incident reports,
behavior management logs, database, etc.). Attend child/ family team
meetings/ reviews and provide verbal and written input per agency/
program standards. Maintain physical location to agency and licensing
standards. Maintain youth confidentiality within all written and verbal
communications. Facilitate and document youths\' self-administration of
medications in accurate and timely manner. Support the goals and values
of the agency mission. Other duties as assigned include providing
coverage at either the boys\' or girls\' shelter. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Job Qualifications: Required
Qualifications: A minimum of two (2) years of experience with young
people of a similar age to the youth population (generally ages 14-17).
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED/HSED required. Youth Care Worker
will meet all the WCS and funder/licensing requirements including
reference, criminal and caregiver background checks, valid driver\'s
license, and acceptable driver\'s record checks. Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities Working knowledge of positive child/youth development;
patience and understanding of difficult life situations; the ability to
interact with escalating youth and/or parents in a calm and professional
manner; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to
respond appropriately in crisis situations; perform basic computer
functions; uses time efficiently and effectively; ability to multi-task;
sensitivity towards cultural, ethnic and disability issues Other Job
Information (if applicable): PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Duties require possible
activity while monitoring or interacting with youth in the program.
Staff may be required to use physical intervention in situations if
there is immediate physical harm posed to youth or staff. Ability to
Lift 30 Pounds. Driving May Be Required. WORK ENVIRONMENT
State-Licensed Shelter Care Facility Most of the work is done throughout
the building, in the community and in some cases, the home of a youth.
Local travel as required fulfilling essential functions of the position.
Ability to provide coverage as needed. Ability to manage young youth who
have experienced a great deal of trauma and express trauma through
behaviors. DRIVING REQUIRED. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
Online: https://tinyurl.com/2du3v7zd
Policies and Procedures. Provide positive and effective group
educational and recreational activities required by the funder. Serve as
positive mentor for youth placed in Shelter Care. Interact with youth in
a positive and therapeutic manner according to policy, procedure,
training and agency values. Provide active supervision of youth at all
times within assigned staffing ratios, ensuring the safety and care of
all youth in the shelter. Plan and facilitate youth activities/daily
routines to include unit groups and specific programming as determined
by Program Director. Provide oversight/support to youth, youth families,
and ancillary service providers while youth are participating in
community-based activities (pass, school, work, attending services/
programs) as indicated per program. Maintain and document regular
contact with individuals/agencies outside of the program providing
services for/ associated with youth. Observe, assess, and document youth
activity per agency/program standards (youth logs, incident reports,
behavior management logs, database, etc.). Attend child/ family team
meetings/ reviews and provide verbal and written input per agency/
program standards. Maintain physical location to agency and licensing
standards. Maintain youth confidentiality within all written and verbal
communications. Facilitate and document youths\' self-administration of
medications in accurate and timely manner. Support the goals and values
of the agency mission. Other duties as assigned include providing
coverage at either the boys\' or girls\' shelter. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Job Qualifications: Required
Qualifications: A minimum of two (2) years of experience with young
people of a similar age to the youth population (generally ages 14-17).
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED/HSED required. Youth Care Worker
will meet all the WCS and funder/licensing requirements including
reference, criminal and caregiver background checks, valid driver\'s
license, and acceptable driver\'s record checks. Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities Working knowledge of positive child/youth development;
patience and understanding of difficult life situations; the ability to
interact with escalating youth and/or parents in a calm and professional
manner; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to
respond appropriately in crisis situations; perform basic computer
functions; uses time efficiently and effectively; ability to multi-task;
sensitivity towards cultural, ethnic and disability issues Other Job
Information (if applicable): PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Duties require possible
activity while monitoring or interacting with youth in the program.
Staff may be required to use physical intervention in situations if
there is immediate physical harm posed to youth or staff. Ability to
Lift 30 Pounds. Driving May Be Required. WORK ENVIRONMENT
State-Licensed Shelter Care Facility Most of the work is done throughout
the building, in the community and in some cases, the home of a youth.
Local travel as required fulfilling essential functions of the position.
Ability to provide coverage as needed. Ability to manage young youth who
have experienced a great deal of trauma and express trauma through
behaviors. DRIVING REQUIRED. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
Online: https://tinyurl.com/2du3v7zd