Youth Worker Shift Lead

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska•Winnebago, NE

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Direct supervision of Youth Services in the Youth Shelter and Youth Crisis Intervention Center, staff secured unit, and the treatment group home II. Responsible for scheduling and assignment of workers in a twenty-four hour facility. The shift lead will be required to fill in shifts by calling workers or covering it themselves when needed. The shift lead will assist and direct staff with managing emotional or behavior problems of youth served, as well as assist with intake, training staff, building operations, working with the public, such as parents, law enforcement, and referring agency personnel required. The shift lead will also assist in the treatment planning for the youth. Incumbent must be knowledgeable of the various community youth-serving programs and resources and YCIC case management process. Some degree of hazard is present when working with juveniles with emotional/psychological problems.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in any human services field (Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, etc.) is preferred. A minimum of a two (2) year degree or 48 college credit hours in the same related field will be considered with 2 years of supervising experience or working in the same field of childcare under supervision.
Ability to deal with public and employees courteously and tactfully, to elicit information effectively, to convey concise and accurate explanations of agencies policies, procedures, and requirements.
Ability with limited supervision to make decisions and be able to work effectively in crisis or stressful situations.
Must be 21 years old or older and provide proof.
A valid driver’s license and meet driver’s eligibility guidelines preferred.
Must be in suitable physical condition to handle physically aggressive youth.
Responsible for supervising all youth workers.
All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.
Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s Degree in any human services field (Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, etc.) is preferred.
A valid driver’s license and meet driver’s eligibility guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values
Direct involvement with youth behavior such as aggression, emotional difficulties, or conflict.
Supervise and help train staff and work with youth.
Making sure all positions are covered by staff for the day the shift lead works. Calling replacement staff when employees do not come in for work and sometimes filling in for staff that does not show up for work.
Provide information as well as work with parents who may be upset with having their child in placement.
Attending staff meetings help with the program development and treatment planning.
Ensure agency building and vehicle is properly maintained.
Develops, implements, and supervises juvenile recreation, education, social service and activity programs; identifies those juveniles requiring special services or programs; expedites the steps necessary to provide or obtain these services.
Familiar with and implementing the policies and procedures of the Youth Shelter and YCIC facility as set forth by the handbook, policy manual, and any other directives as promulgated by the unit coordinator.
Provides outreach services for disenfranchised youth wherever youth is located.
Responsible for intake and orientating juveniles, parents, and guardians, attorneys, social workers, significant others and concerned agencies as to the policies and functions of the Youth Facility and YCIC facility.
Implements a daily activity program and monitors youth throughout the day or shift in all areas of group living.
Will complete all required instructor training and serve as a trainer as instructed by the facility director.
Be aware of the youth’s medical and special needs and coordinates assistance in those areas.
Will dispense medication to resident youth as directed on medication label.
Assists when ordering meals, meal preparation, and serving meals as well as snacks when appropriate.
Will also assist and supervise daily clean up and maintenance of the facility.