Floater Youth Worker Shift Lead

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska•Winnebago, NE

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Floater Youth Worker provides support across all shifts, serving as a Youth Worker or Shift Lead depending on staffing needs. The position receives juveniles into the Youth Crisis Intervention Center and Safe House, ensures their safety and well-being, and supports their behavioral, emotional, and medical needs. The role also advises parents and guardians, caseworkers, and other relevant agencies about program processes while maintaining compliance with applicable policies and procedures. The position is cross-trained in Youth Worker and Shift Lead responsibilities, facility operations, crisis procedures, and youth care protocols. The employee meets periodically with the Unit Coordinator to review and arrange the schedule. The role requires flexibility, professionalism, compassion, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to changing environments and youth needs. It helps maintain safe, structured, and culturally supportive environments for youth in crisis across all shifts. Work is performed in the Youth Shelter and YCIC facilities. The employee may encounter youth experiencing emotional or behavioral disturbances, including verbal or physical aggression. The position requires flexible hours, rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends; schedules may change with program needs, and employees may need to stay for extended shifts or cover additional duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of college coursework in social work, psychology, criminal justice, education, or a related field; or one year of direct experience working with at-risk youth. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are considered.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid driver’s license and eligibility under applicable guidelines.
Ability to manage youth behavior with empathy, consistency, and sound judgment.
Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with youth, families, coworkers, and partner agencies.
Strong crisis management, problem-solving, and de-escalation skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while following established procedures.
Positive attitude, professionalism, and excellent customer service skills.
Must obtain and maintain Mandatory Reporter Certification.
Must obtain CPR/First Aid Certification when hired.
Must obtain Handle With Care Certification when hired for crisis intervention.
Must participate in ongoing in-service and professional development training.
Willingness to pursue continued education or training in criminal justice, behavioral health, or social work.
Intensive monitoring training.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently and continually employ effective professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read, write, calculate, reason, and analyze; above-average social interaction skills; and ability to work with minimal to no supervision.
Must comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, including signing a pre-employment declaration regarding arrests and convictions for child abuse or violent felonies, and with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records checks.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; regularly stand, walk, sit, bend, and reach for extended periods; and maintain manual dexterity and full range of motion in all extremities.
Ability to work in high-stress, emotionally charged situations and demonstrate emotional resilience, patience, and clear decision-making under pressure.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to pursue continued education or training in criminal justice, behavioral health, or social work.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
Provide intake and orientation services to juveniles, parents or guardians, attorneys, social workers, and other relevant parties, explaining facility policies and procedures.
Apply Trauma-Informed Care principles and maintain a calm, supportive approach during intakes and interventions.
Monitor and supervise youth during assigned shifts, ensuring safety, structure, and positive engagement.
Implement and monitor daily activity schedules, group routines, and behavioral management programs.
Provide direct care and supervision during meals, recreation, study, and rest periods.
Recognize and respond appropriately to behavioral, emotional, and medical needs, coordinating with medical and clinical staff as needed.
Document daily observations, behavioral incidents, and progress in behavioral assessment logs.
Assist in crisis situations, including intensive suicide monitoring, following safety protocols and intervention plans.
Support youth with substance use or withdrawal behaviors during intake and stabilization.
Coordinate with tribal elders and cultural program staff to incorporate traditional healing and cultural education into daily routines.
Participate in meal planning, preparation, and facility cleanliness.
Provide outreach services to at-risk or disenfranchised youth as directed.
Maintain confidentiality of records and information in compliance with tribal, state, and federal requirements.
Guide, mentor, and support new staff, and assist with onboarding and training as assigned.
Assume supervisory responsibilities during assigned shifts or when lead staff are absent, as needed.
Perform other assigned duties to support the safe and effective operation of all shifts.