Youth Treatment Specialist Supervisor JeffersonCounty Youth Residential Program Wisconsin Community ServicesWCS is a nonprofit human services organization that works with individuals to overcome adversity.We believe that all services should be person-centered, strength-based, trauma-informed and culturally competent. We seek compassionate, highly motivated, talented candidates to join our dedicated staff.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide coverage for absent staff and direct service to youth as needed. Other job-related duties as may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position.
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Minimal Qualifications: A bachelor's or associate degree from a college or university with a focus on child and youth care work or in a social or behavioral science field preferred.
Physical Demands:Duties require possible activity while monitoring or interacting with youth in the program. Staff may be required to use physical intervention in extreme situations. Driving required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Working knowledge of positive child/youth development; patience and understanding of difficult life needs; the ability to interact with escalating youth and/or parents in a calm and professional manner; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations; proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; perform basic computer functions; uses time efficiently and effectively; ability to multi-task.
Work Relationship and Scope:Reports directly to the Clinical Manager. Has contact with a wide variety of individuals including youth and family members, other program staff, vendors, and other collateral contacts, neighbors, funders, Wraparound Milwaukee, Children’s Court officials, MPS staff and administrators, staff of youth serving agencies and the general public.
Personal Attributes:Follow agency Code of Conduct and Leadership Code of Conduct; adhere to established policies and procedures of the agency and of all funding sources; conduct self in an ethical manner; maintain professional and respectful relationships with program staff, other WCS staff, youth and all external persons and agencies involved with service provision; sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic and disability needs; demonstrate commitment to agency values and mission.
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