Kauffman House - Residential Stabilization Worker, 1st Shift (Tues-Sat)

Kenosha Human Development Services•Village of Somers, WI

1d•$18 - $20

About The Position

The full-time Residential Stabilization Worker provides stabilization in a home-like environment with youth in placement and youth dealing with a Mental Health crisis using the components of the Teaching-Family Model while assisting with the daily operations of the Shelter Care program.

Requirements

Minimum of an Associate's Degree or on track to graduate with a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field from an accredited college.
Experience working with youth at risk or their families
Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, in the English language
Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with good driving record
Must carry own auto insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 coverage
Ability to maintain records and document case notes daily
Ability to give and accept feedback as a part of a team
Ability to traverse within the workspace and community frequently
Ability to ascend/descend stairs
Ability to transport at least 25 pounds
Be willing to learn and work with the treatment philosophies

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Accountable for the treatment program, clients, property, budget, and administrative duties required to run a shelter facility.
Implement all components of the Teaching-Family Model as trained in the pre-service workshop for six-eight youths in a family-like community-based program.
Develop, implement, and revise on an on-going basis, individualized treatment plans and document youth progress accordingly.
Work extensively with all significant persons for each youth in your treatment program
Work closely and help to develop skills with parents/guardians and youth to help with transition into the next placement
Work with the school systems and youth to support academic success
Work closely with social workers, mental health specialists, other interested parties and youth to ensure and implement an appropriate, effective, and individualized treatment plan for each youth
Work cooperatively with other Stabilization Workers and Program Manager to maintain a budget and to provide accurate fiscal documentation
Manage maintenance and cleanliness of the physical property
Provide assessment of youth in mental health crisis
Meet with youth and liaison with DCFS, Juvenile Court, families, and those designated by social worker(s)
Utilize mental health assessment guidelines/case consultation when assessing suicidal ideation
Document process of “determination of need” in crisis narrative
Participate in consultation, professional evaluations, and treatment planning as scheduled
Maintain and provide client, program and administrative documentation required from state licensing
Operate facility in accordance to state licensing and Teaching Family Association standards
Model appropriate moral, ethical, and professional values for youth, colleagues, and the community at large
Maintain case records in accordance to state licensing and Teaching Family Association standards, Chapter 34, Medicaid billing, and Teaching Family Association Standards
Participates in training and consultation in accordance with HFS 34
Provide primary and supplemental coverage, as scheduled by the administrator
Provide or assist with other related tasks by the Residential Care Program Manager and Consultant