Youth Development Specialist (Casual Part-time)
Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin Inc.
Location
Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin
Quick overview
The specialist is responsible for supervising clients, implementing behavior management systems, and providing social and recreational activities. They also assist clients in achieving treatment goals by following strategic interventions and agency philosophy.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or GED is required, while a bachelor's degree in human services is preferred. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and obtain certifications in CPR, First Aid, and crisis intervention.
Job description
- Are you ready to work for an employer that truly values your contributions and well-being?
- At Family Services, we believe in caring for our team as much as we care for the individuals, children, and families we serve.
- Join our mission-driven organization, where your work makes a meaningful impact on the community every day.
- About Family Services Family Services is a nonprofit organization committed to Protecting, Healing, and Caring for children and families across Northeast Wisconsin.
- We provide vital support during life's most challenging moments, helping individuals heal, grow, and thrive.
- We're Hiring!
- We are seeking a Youth Development Specialist to join our team.
- This casual part-time position is responsible for supervising the clients at all times, implementing the program's behavior management system, and providing social and recreational activities.
- In addition, this position will assist clients in understanding and reaching their treatment goals.
- This is achieved by working as a team, following treatment plans, strategic interventions and adhering to the Family Services philosophy.
- Meals are provided while on shift.
- Shifts available: Every other Saturday & Sunday, or one weekend shift per week Overnight every other Friday and Saturday 11pm-9am Additional shifts may be available to help round out our team.
- Key Responsibilities Fully support and comply with program administration, which includes agency/program philosophy and objectives.
- Attend all staff meetings.
- Play an active role within the team; share ideas and engage in the decision-making process.
- Perform administrative tasks related to Youth Development Complete Daily Behavioral Summary forms Complete any applicable incident reports Supervise the clients at all times.
- Implement the program's behavior management system.
Qualifications
Education: Required: High School Diploma/GED Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services or related field, or equivalent
experience
- Required: none
- Preferred: 1+ years' experience working with at-risk youth
- Other
- Requirements: State regulations require staff to be 21 years or older.
Training
In-services developed by the program and medication management when applicable. Attend all workshops and seminars pertaining to curriculum development, human development, communicable disease, crisis intervention, etc. The Youth Development Specialist must complete 24 hours of continued training annually. Successfully complete and maintain certification for Adult, Child and Infant CPR and First Aid with alleviation of choking, CBRF Fire Safety, verbal de-escalation, crisis intervention and a program approved physical intervention method. Why Join Us? Family Services offers a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can make a meaningful impact every day and help advance our mission to Protect, Heal, and Care. Enjoy a $3/hour shift differential while working 2nd, 3rd and all weekend shifts. Family Services offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' well-being, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefit insurance, paid time off, vacation pay, paid holidays, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life harmony and offer a variety of perks to enhance employee experience.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Savings
- Medical Insurance
- Professional Development
- Shift Differential
- Vacation Pay
- Supplemental Benefit Insurance