Kauffman - Residential Stabilization Worker - Part Time

Residential Stabilization Worker

KENOSHA HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC. 3536 52nd Street Kenosha, WI 53144

Division/Department:
Residential Care

Location:

Kauffman House

Reports To:

Kauffman House Program Manager

Type of Position:
Part-Time FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Starting Pay: $18 per hour

Schedule:

As scheduled by Kauffman House Program Manager, may include nights and weekends

POSITION SUMMARY

The part-time Residential Stabilization Worker provides stabilization in a home-like environment with youth in placement and youth dealing with a Mental Health crisis using the components of the Teaching Family Model while assisting with the daily operations of the Kauffman House program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for the treatment program, clients, property, budget, and administrative duties required to run a shelter facility
• Implement all components of the Teaching Family Model as trained in the pre-service workshop for up to eight youth in a family-like community-based program
• Develop, implement, and revise on an on-going basis, individualized treatment plans and document youth progress accordingly
• Work extensively with all significant persons for each youth in your treatment program
• Work cooperatively with other Stabilization Workers and Program Manager to maintain a budget and to provide accurate fiscal documentation
• Manage maintenance and cleanliness of the physical property
• Provide assessment of youth in mental health crisis
• Participate in consultation, professional evaluations, and treatment planning as scheduled
• Maintain and provide client, program and administrative documentation required from state licensing
• Operate facility in accordance to state licensing and Teaching Family Association standards
• Model appropriate moral, ethical, and professional values for youth, colleagues, and the community at large
• Maintain case records in accordance to state licensing and Teaching Family Association standards, Chapter 34, Medicaid billing, and Teaching Family Association Standards
• Participates in training and consultation in accordance with HFS 34
• Provide primary and supplemental coverage, as scheduled by administrator
• Provide or assist with other related tasks by the Residential Care Program Manager and Consultant

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field from an accredited college preferred
• Experience working with youth at risk or their families
• Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, in the English language
• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver's license with good driving record
• Must carry own auto insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 coverage
• Ability to maintain records and document case notes daily
• Ability to give and accept feedback as a part of a team
• Ability to traverse within the workspace and community frequently
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs
• Ability to transport at least 25 pounds
• Be willing to learn and work with the treatment philosophies
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus
• Kenosha Human Development Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or any other status protected under federal, state, and local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.