Wisconsin Community Services • Milwaukee, WI 53208
Job #2755200923
Job Responsibilities:
Youth Treatment Specialist Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) Specialized Services Division – Bakari Youth Residential Care Center |
Position Summary: Exciting opportunity to work in a therapeutic milieu environment serving youth at State licensed residential care center serving male youth, ages 13-17. The Youth Treatment Specialist embraces working one to three with youth teaching skills and empowering youth through a 6-month treatment program. Youth treatment specialists p rovide supervision of the youth and are responsible for implementing the daily schedule of activities. This includes teaching and role modeling skills, providing group educational activities, recreational activities, educational support, and serving as role model for youth. |
Essential Functions:
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Other Duties and Responsibilities: Other job-related duties may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position.
Job Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Working knowledge of positive child/youth development; patience and understanding of difficult life situations; the ability to interact with 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; use time efficiently and effectively; ability to multi-task.
Minimal Qualifications:
A high school diploma or equivalent, bachelors degree preferred.
Be at least 21 years old (at least 2 years older than the oldest resident).
Schedule requires flexibility with a rotation of first and second shifts including weekend coverage.
A minimum of one year of experience serving children with mental health needs.
Working knowledge of computer applications preferred.
Ability to display cultural competence by responding respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the worth of youth and their families.
Knowledge and skills to work with youth age 13-17.
Valid driver’s license, automobile, and insurance sufficient to meet agency requirements preferred.
Meet all the employee requirements including references, criminal background check, drug test, and driver’s license check.
Other Job Information (if applicable):
Work Relationship and Scope: Reports directly to the Bakari Center Supervisor and works closely with the Bakari Center Team. Direct interaction with the youth being served by the program and their families, project partners, and Milwaukee County.
Personal Attributes: Follow agency Code of Conduct and adhere to established policies and procedures of the agency and of all funding sources including Milwaukee County Division of Youth and Family Services, Wraparound Milwaukee, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, and the Department of Corrections. Conduct self in an ethical manner. Maintain professional and respectful relationships with all WCS staff, youth and families, and all external funding sources and community partners involved with Bakari Center. Show sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic, and disability needs. Embrace and demonstrate a commitment to agency values and mission.
Working Conditions:
State-Licensed Residential Care Center
Most of the work is done throughout the building and in the community
Local travel as required fulfilling essential functions of the position. Ability to provide coverage as needed.
Ability to serve youth who have experienced a great deal of trauma and express their needs through behaviors.
Schedule:
Full-time or part-time
Flexible schedule, a rotation of first (8:00am-4:00pm) and second shifts (3:00pm-11:00pm)
Weekend rotation required
Holiday rotation required (premium for working holidays)
Physical Demands: Duties require activity while supporting or interacting with youth in the program. Staff may be required to use (trained) physical interventions if there is immediate physical harm posed to youth or staff. Ability to lift 30 pounds. Driving is required.
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