Youth Development Specialist (Causal Part-Time)

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 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 position is a casual part-time position that 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 weekend, Saturday and Sunday either 8:45 am -3:00 pm or 2:50 pm- 9:00 pm
• 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 systems

Qualifications

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma/GED
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services or related field, or equivalent experience

Experience:

• Required: 0-2 years working with youth
• 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.

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.

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.