2nd SHIFT YOUTH WORKER

ENDLESS HORIZONS•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Horizons Youth Services at Milwaukee Job Corps Center is seeking a second-shift Youth Worker/Dorm Monitor (Residential Advisor) for its residential trade and education center. The role provides paraprofessional student support and performs duties necessary for the orderly operation of the dormitory program. The Youth Worker supervises students to help ensure a safe and secure environment, supports their personal development, and maintains orderly, clean living conditions. The employee may also be asked to perform other reasonable related duties within their scope and capabilities. Job duties and work schedules may change as business requirements dictate, including overtime.

Requirements

At least one year of experience working with youth and young adults.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid state driver’s license.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.

Responsibilities

Schedule, supervise, and participate in dorm clean-up; submit repair requests to maintain orderly and clean living conditions.
Identify and assist students with special problems, train student leaders, and help them conduct dormitory meetings.
Maintain individual student records with basic identifying information, emergency contacts, and written parental consent for minors’ weekend passes to approved destinations; ensure records are readily accessible to dormitory staff.
Help students develop long- and short-term personal and independent-living goals, and participate in timely evaluations of their progress.
Communicate with students’ counselors, instructors, and appropriate staff; keep case notes and other CIS entries accurate and current.
Build working relationships with students, act as a mentor, monitor behavior, treat students justly and impartially regardless of achievement or background, and encourage them through barriers.
Follow all non-health standing orders and symptomatic guidelines.
Transport students to activities and events as needed.
Maintain authorized logbooks documenting shift activity and help ensure students and staff feel safe and secure.
Secure and log a student’s personal property when the student has been absent for 24 hours.
Conduct periodic checks and maintain order and discipline in the assigned dormitory.
Maintain good housekeeping in all areas and comply with safety practices.
Participate in regular staff meetings and all trainings.
Model, mentor, and monitor appropriate career-success skills.
Perform other duties as assigned within the employee’s scope and capabilities.