Youth Development Specialist

Job Details: Job Location: New London, WI 54961; Position Type: Full Time; Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services; Guaranteed $3/hour raise after 6 months. Job Purpose Provides care and therapeutic treatment of Rawhide Youth by leading and carrying out day-to-day residential operations and processes; acting as lead staff in directing staff schedules, assignments, and operations in coordination with Living Unit Supervisor; promoting professional development of staff teams to create and sustain a therapeutic culture that recognizes and values progress toward treatment goals and strategies. 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 with day-to-day residential operations and processes including medication administration Completes accurate documentation to remain in compliance with licensing requirements 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr