Job detail
Overnight Youth Development Specialist
Rawhide Youth Services
#Compliance#Documentation#Medication Administration#Treatment Plans#Youth Development#Direct Care#Critical Thinking#Social Services#Team Collaboration#Judgment#Child Welfare#Residential Programs
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$23 - $25 / HOURPosted 5 months ago
Location
New London, Wisconsin
Salary
$23 - $25 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Youth Development Specialist provides care and therapeutic treatment for youth in residential programs, working with a team to implement individual treatment plans. They also assist with residential operations and ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with a preference for a bachelor's degree. Candidates should have relevant experience in child welfare or complete a supervised traineeship program.
high schoolbachelor degreeCommunicationDocumentationMedication AdministrationAdaptabilityTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingEmpathyCompliancePhysical FitnessCritical ThinkingJudgmentCrisis ManagementTherapeutic TreatmentChild WelfarePhysical RestraintsYouth Care
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- New
- London,
- WI 54961Position
- Type:
- Full
- TimeJob
- Category:
- Nonprofit -
- Social
- ServicesJob
- Purpose: This Youth Development Specialist role provides night-time coverage and direct-care support of the nightly functions and objectives of the Living Unit. 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.
- Wage
- Range: $23-25 per hour
- 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 withresidential operations and processes including medication administration Completes accurate documentation to remain in compliance with licensing requirements
- QualificationsJob
- 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 and Coffee Shop (New London) Tuition Reimbursement Nature Trails/Waterfront on 600+ acres (New London) Onsite Fitness Center and Gymnasium (New London) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Jury Duty Leave Bereavement Leave Paid Benefits for Birth or Adoption https://www.rawhide.org/careers/youth-development-specialist/
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Competitive Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Bereavement Leave
- Jury Duty Leave
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Benefits for Birth or Adoption
- Competitive 401k Plan
- 5 Weeks Paid Sabbatical Leave
- Nature Trails/Waterfront
- Onsite Fitness Center and Gymnasium
- Pto, Vto, Wellness Day, & Floating Holiday
- Onsite Café and Coffee Shop