Overnight Youth Development Specialist

Rawhide Youth Services•Town of Grover, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Youth Development Specialist role provides night-time coverage and direct-care support of the nightly functions and objectives of the Living Unit at our Peshtigo, Wisconsin location. Under the direction of the Living Unit Supervisor, the Youth Development Specialist will work with a team to create, implement and sustain a therapeutic culture that recognizes and values progress toward the treatment goals of our youth.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Associates or bachelor’s degree with a focus on child and youth care work or in a social or behavioral science field
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
Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
2-3 years of relevant experience preferred
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

Responsibilities

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 residential operations and processes including medication administration
Completes accurate documentation to remain in compliance with licensing requirements