St. Rose Youth & Family Center, Inc.

Employment

St. Rose Youth & Family Center, Inc. is accepting job applications for the following opportunities:

Youth Care Worker

Position Summary

Youth Care Worker serves as a front line worker and caregiver with the individuals being served; this position functions as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team as a teacher of life skills and behavior management. Responsibilities include helping to plan and directly supervise clients in areas of programming and activities. The employee in this role must understand and respond to the varied need of a culturally diverse population. Must be aware and respond to the individual and family needs to the clients as well as the need for overall structure and consistency within the group or unit. Must be 21 years of age or older. A valid Wisconsin Driver's License is required.

Major Responsibilities/Activities

PROFESSIONALISM

Demonstrates appropriate verbal communication skills
Demonstrates appropriate written communication skills
Exhibits appropriate work attitudes and performance behaviors
Exhibits appropriate language and dress
Exhibits dependability and proper work attendance and punctuality
Shows respect and courtesy in all interactions and communication internal and external to the agency
Demonstrates interest, knowledge and support for the agency mission, values and philosophy
Demonstrates a flexible, creative approach as well as an adaptability to change.
Has an awareness of own approach and its impact on children.
Demonstrates dedication to the goals and values of the agency.
Demonstrates problem solving and conflict resolution skills in both organizational and interpersonal matters
Demonstrates self directed behaviors
Demonstrates good organizational skills

TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports and communicates with supervisor and co-workers in a cooperative manner
Demonstrates an understanding of responsibilities and limitations of position
Incorporates the Agency mission, values and philosophy in decisions, behavior and actions
Demonstrates initiative and seeks supervisory counsel when appropriate
Accepts constructive criticism and uses professional supervision appropriately

DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT

Models and practices sensitivity, fair treatment and acceptance of diversity in all interpersonal interactions
Shows a willingness to learn about and implement skills related to diversity

TEACHES

Teaches clients living skills such as decision making, personal control, interpersonal communication and problem solving
Teaches and coaches residents in activities of daily living skills
Tutors and assist clients in formal education endeavors
Instructs and monitors to ensure that the daily routine, structure and habilitative programming is maintained and all related standards are met.

CLIENT MANAGEMENT

Presents a professional and respectful image to the clients, families and co-workers
Counsels clients in identifying and resolving social or other problems
Implements behavior management techniques with a focus on minimizing the use of physical intervention.
Develops and maintains appropriate boundaries in their interactions with clients.
Develops an awareness and knowledge of the individual's diagnosis, emotional, social and physical needs and interacts appropriately to those needs
Assists individuals in the development of their gross, fine motor and communicative abilities
Can tolerate pathology while holding out normal expectations for children
Relates positively and professionally to children and their families

PROGRAMMING

Understands the program treatment process
Demonstrates awareness of human growth and development
Understands and follows methods outlined in the treatment plans
Assists in the planning and implementation of age and developmentally appropriate programming through culturally diverse activities, recreational outings, etc. that are appropriate to the goals, objectives and methods outlined in the treatment plan
Supervises and assists in transporting clients as required

ENVIRONMENT

Monitors and helps ensure a safe and secure environment for the clients
Implements appropriate infection control procedures
Supports, communicates and cooperates with interdisciplinary personnel and co-workers in all endeavors concerning the therapeutic, educational and medical care of the clients

RISK MANAGEMENT AND TRAUMA INTERVENTION

Implements de-escalation techniques effectively and appropriately
Uses physical intervention appropriately and safely as a last resort
Writes event reports correctly and in a timely manner, including antecedents, the event and the outcome
Thoroughly completes the debriefing form with a focus on the earliest point of agitation, skill deficits and the plan to address these
Participates in training and updates

LEADERSHIP

Provides high quality youth care work practices to serve as a model for Youth Care Workers
Role model professional behavior in all interactions with peers, management, the children's significant others and outside professionals
Organizes, delegates and follows up on tasks to maintain good group functioning
Review individual logs, communication log, service plan review or treatment notes to ensure their appropriate completion
Acts as the in-charge person when the manager is not on the unit
Informs supervisors of any concerns they may have concerning all aspects of group functioning

COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING

Identifies skill deficits and appropriately negotiates plans to address these

Please click on the above job opportunities for a brief description of the position. If you are interested in the position please send resume and references to:

St. Rose Youth & Family Center, Inc.
3801 North 88th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53222

Fax (414) 466-0730

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Please note: Individuals submitting resumes in response to job postings are not considered applicants for employment with St. Rose Youth & Family Center, Inc., until an official application form of the Company is completed by obtaining an original paper version.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H.