Youth Shelter Worker - Part-Time Weekends - 3rd Shift
Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. —Milwaukee, WI
- Part-time
- Vital signs
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
4d
Youth Shelter Worker - Part-Time Weekends - 3rd Shift
Wisconsin Community Services —Milwaukee, WI
- Part-time
- Vital signs
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
3d

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Youth Shelter Worker - Part-Time Weekends - 3rd Shift

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. -
Milwaukee, WI

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Job Details

Part-time
4 days ago

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Driving
Adolescents
Working with youth

Full Job Description

Youth Shelter Worker - Part-time Weekends - 3rd Shift

Job Summary

Join our dedicated Youth Shelter Program as a Youth Care Worker, where your energy and compassion will make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth facing challenging circumstances. This full-time and part-time weekend position offers an exciting opportunity to provide safe, supportive, and empowering care to young individuals in need. You will serve as a positive role model, assist with daily activities, and help foster a nurturing environment that promotes growth, stability, and hope. If you’re passionate about working with youth and committed to making a lasting impact, this role is perfect for you!

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to youth in the shelter never leaving them alone, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times
Supervise youth at all times with eyes on the youth in person. NO SUPERVISION ON CAMERAS.
Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, meal preparation, and recreational activities
Monitor residents’ behavior and implement behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions
Maintain close communication with other staff members while working shift
Support youth with their individual care plans, including medication administration and health monitoring such as vital signs
Maintain accurate documentation of care provided using electronic medical record (EMR) systems and update case management files regularly
Facilitate conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques to create a calm and respectful environment
Assist with light cleaning duties to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming space for all residents

Job Qualifications:

A minimum of two (2) years of experience with young people of a similar age to the youth population (generally ages 12-17). 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.

Skills

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

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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