Lead Youth Treatment Specialist (Bakari)
Company: Wisconsin Community Services
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Responsibilities:Lead Youth Treatment SpecialistSpecialized
Services Division - Bakari Youth Residential Care CenterWisconsin
Community Services (WCS)WCS 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. Position Summary: The Lead Youth Treatment
Specialist provides two essential roles within the Residential Care
Center. The first role is being responsible for direct care,
nurturing and supervision of youth to ensure their needs met. The
second role is to lead shifts, ensure staff are trained and meeting
the needs of the youth, and all staff are following the
policies/procedures of the Residential Care Center. Responsible for
supervising and managing the shift such as implementing the daily
schedule of activities, group educational activities, recreational
activities, follow up individually with youth, serve as a mentor
and role model for youth. Essential Functions:Youth Treatment
Specialist Duties: Work in the milieu supporting therapeutic
interactions by coaching skill use through daily activities,
modeling appropriate behavior, teaching and reinforcing use and
generalization of skills through a token economy system. Use
evidence-based best practices for youth with mental health,
substance use and life needs. This includes the innovative
Integrated Treatment Model (ITM) including Dialectical Behavior
Therapy (DBT), trauma informed care, motivational interviewing,
youth centered, and culturally reverent approaches while
celebrating youth's development and diversity. Co-facilitate
Dialectical Behavior Therapy groups and other group topics
pertaining to healthy relationships, fatherhood, independent living
skills, substance use education, and cultural identity development
curriculums. Organize, participate, and monitor scheduled
activities for youth (one-to-three) engaging them in specific
activities both on-site and off-site programming including but not
limited to various clubs, school, art activities, recreation,
community outings, and field trips. Support youth's education by
serving as a learning coach in the classroom on-site and at school
through an interactive, and competency-based education model.
Provide sight and sound supervision to youth and families with
complex needs. Maintain youth and family confidentiality within all
written and verbal communications.Lead Youth Treatment Specialist
Duties: Provide leadership and role model responsibilities for
Youth Treatment Specialists. Supervise Youth Treatment Specialists
on shift to ensure programming is carried out for youth and
treatment is being implemented. Work with supervisor to write and
deliver staff performance evaluations, staff coaching and
disciplinary actions. Facilitate field training for new staff on
shift in collaboration with program leadership. Lead shift
transition meetings, monthly staff meetings and attend consultation
team and management meetings. Provide shift coverage for staff for
vacations, call-ins and staff shortages. Administer medication as
prescribed and document accordingly. Complete documentation
pertaining to shift reports, critical incident reporting, and
approve communication logs within required timeframes. Collaborate
closely with leadership team to develop programming, monitor
compliance, and carry out performance improvement projects. Follow
the WCS Leadership Code of Conduct. Adhere to state licensing
requirements. Adhere to WCS Policies and Procedures Other duties as
assigned. Other Duties and Responsibilities: Attend in-services and
trainings, weekly and monthly staff meetings. Assist with coverage
for co-workers as needed. Other job-related duties as may be
necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the
position.Schedule: Full-time or part-time Flexible schedule, a
rotation of first (8:00am-4:00pm) and second shifts
(3:00pm-11:00pm) Weekend rotation required Holiday rotation
required (premium for working holidays)PM21 Job
Qualifications:Minimal Qualifications: A high school diploma or
equivalent, bachelor's degree preferred. Be at least 21 years old
(at least 2 years older than the oldest resident). Schedule
requires flexibility with a rotation of first and second shifts
including weekend coverage. A minimum of one year of experience
serving children with mental health needs. Working knowledge of
computer applications preferred. Ability to display cultural
competence by responding respectfully and effectively to people of
all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds,
religions and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes,
affirms and values the worth of youth and their families. Knowledge
and skills to work with youth ages 13-17. Valid driver's license,
automobile, and insurance sufficient to meet agency requirements
preferred. Meet all the employee requirements including references,
criminal background check, drug test, and driver's license
check.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of
positive child/youth development; patience and understanding of
difficult life situations; the ability to interact with youth
and/or parents in a calm and professional manner; ability to follow
oral and written instructions; ability to respond appropriately in
crisis situations; perform basic computer functions; use time
efficiently and effectively; ability to multi-task. Other Job
Information (if applicable):Work Relationship and Scope: Reports
directly to Youth Treatment Specialist Clinical Supervisor and
works closely with the Bakari Center Team. Direct interaction with
the youth being served by the program and their families, project
partners, and Milwaukee County. Personal Attributes: Follow agency
Code of Conduct and adhere to established policies and procedures
of the agency and of all funding sources including Milwaukee County
Division of Youth and Family Services, Wraparound Milwaukee,
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, and the Department
of Corrections. Conduct self in an ethical manner. Maintain
professional and respectful relationships with all WCS staff, youth
and families, and all external funding sources and community
partners involved with Bakari Center. Show sensitivity toward
cultural, ethnic, and disability needs. Embrace and demonstrate a
commitment to agency values and mission.Working Conditions: ---
State-Licensed Residential Care Center, Type II --- Most of the
work is done throughout the building, in the community and in some
cases, the home of a client. --- Local travel as required
fulfilling essential functions of the position.--- Ability to
provide coverage as needed.--- Ability to manage young clients who
have experienced a great deal of trauma and express trauma through
behaviors. Work Relationship and Scope: Reports directly to Youth
Treatment Specialist Clinical Supervisor and works closely with the
Bakari Center Team. Direct interaction with the youth being served
by the program and their families, project partners, and Milwaukee
County. Wisconsin Community Services is an Equal Opportunity
Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, veteran, disability, status or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.PM21
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Keywords: Wisconsin Community Services, Racine , Lead Youth Treatment Specialist (Bakari), Other , Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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