Overnight Youth Development Specialist

Job Details

Job Location:

New London, WI 54961

Position Type:
Full Time

Job Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services

This Youth Development Specialist role provides night-time coverage and direct-care support of the nightly functions and objectives of the Living Unit. Under the direction of the Living Unit Supervisor, the Youth Development Specialist will work with a team to create, implement and sustain a therapeutic culture that recognizes and values progress toward the treatment goals of our youth.

$23-25 per hour

• Provides care and therapeutic treatment of Rawhide youth within the residential programs
• Works in conjunction with all teams involved in the development and implementation of individual treatment plans
• Assists with residential operations and processes including medication administration
• Completes accurate documentation to remain in compliance with licensing requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; but must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Meet one of the following qualifications
• Have an associates or bachelor’s degree with a focus on child and youth care work or in a social or behavioral science field
• Have at least 1 year of successful experience working in a recognized child welfare setting for the type of population served by Rawhide
• Completion of Rawhide’s supervised traineeship program
• 2-3 years of relevant experience preferred

• Exercises critical thinking, judgment and discernment
• Ability to identify and respond to crisis situations
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time
• Physically able to meet the demands of the position, including providing therapeutic physical restraints
• Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Competitive 401k plan
• 10 paid Holidays
• PTO, VTO, Wellness Day, & Floating Holiday
• 5 Weeks Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Onsite Café and Coffee Shop (New London)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Nature Trails/Waterfront on 600+ acres (New London)
• Onsite Fitness Center and Gymnasium (New London)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Jury Duty Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Benefits for Birth or Adoption

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