Youth Development Specialist

Job Description

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 ServicesFamily 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 part-time position working 30 hours a week 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. The schedule for this shift is overnight hours, Sunday - Tuesday from 11p-9a. Additional shifts may be available to help round out our team. Meals are provided while on shift. Key ResponsibilitiesFully 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 formsComplete any applicable incident reportsSupervise the clients at all times.Implement the program's behavior management system.  QualificationsEducation:Required: High School Diploma/GEDPreferred: Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services or related field, or equivalent experienceExperience:Required: nonePreferred: 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.