Youth Worker Shift Lead

Winnebago Tribe•Winnebago, NE

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Worker Shift Lead directly supervises Youth Services in the Youth Shelter, Youth Crisis Intervention Center (YCIC), secured unit, and treatment group home II. The role coordinates worker schedules and assignments in a 24-hour facility, finds coverage when staff are absent, and may cover shifts directly. The Shift Lead supports and directs staff in responding to youth behavior and emotional needs, assists with intake, staff training, building operations, treatment planning, and communication with parents, law enforcement, and referring agencies. The role requires knowledge of community youth-serving programs and resources and the YCIC case management process. Some hazards may be present when working with juveniles experiencing emotional or psychological problems. The Shift Lead supervises youth workers and helps develop, implement, and oversee youth recreation, education, social service, and activity programs. Responsibilities include orienting youth and others to facility policies, monitoring youth in group living, coordinating services for youth with special needs, dispensing medication as directed by the medication label, and supporting meals and facility upkeep. The position also provides outreach to disenfranchised youth and follows facility handbooks, policies, and directives. This is a regular full-time, non-exempt position based at the Winnebago Youth Facility and YCIC in Winnebago, Nebraska. Compensation is $23.88 per hour. A bachelor's degree in a human services field is preferred; an associate degree or 48 college credit hours in a related field may be considered with two years of supervisory experience or supervised work in childcare in the same field.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a human services field is preferred.
An associate degree or 48 college credit hours in a related field may be considered with two years of supervisory experience or supervised childcare work in the same field.
Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public and employees, elicit information, and clearly explain agency policies, procedures, and requirements.
Ability to make decisions with limited supervision and work effectively in crisis or stressful situations.
Must be at least 21 years old and provide proof.
Must be in suitable physical condition to handle physically aggressive youth.
Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills, with effective professional verbal and written communication.
Ability to read, write, calculate, reason, and analyze; above-average social interaction skills; and ability to work with minimal to no supervision.
Applicants must sign a declaration regarding arrests and convictions for child abuse or violent felonies and comply with criminal records check requirements under 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, and PL 101-630 and PL 101-637.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in a human services field such as Psychology, Criminal Justice, or Social Work.
A valid driver's license and eligibility under the driver's eligibility guidelines.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
Directly supervise youth workers and assist with their training.
Schedule and assign workers and ensure positions are covered for the shift.
Call replacement staff when employees are absent and sometimes cover the shift.
Work directly with youth experiencing aggression, emotional difficulties, or conflict.
Provide information and work with parents, including parents who are upset about their child’s placement.
Attend staff meetings and assist with program development and treatment planning.
Maintain agency buildings and vehicles.
Develop, implement, and supervise juvenile recreation, education, social service, and activity programs.
Identify juveniles who require special services or programs and take steps to provide or obtain those services.
Follow the Youth Shelter and YCIC policies and procedures set out in the handbook, policy manual, and unit coordinator directives.
Provide outreach services to disenfranchised youth wherever they are located.
Conduct intake and orient juveniles, parents, guardians, attorneys, social workers, significant others, and concerned agencies to facility policies and functions.
Implement daily activities and monitor youth throughout the shift in all areas of group living.
Complete instructor training and serve as a trainer as directed by the facility director.
Monitor youth medical and special needs and coordinate assistance.
Dispense medication to resident youth as directed on the medication label.
Assist with ordering, preparing, and serving meals and snacks as appropriate.
Assist with and supervise daily facility cleanup and maintenance.