Youth Shelter Care Specialist

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POSITION TITLE:                 Youth Shelter Care Specialist
 
LOCATION:                            Human Services Shelter Care
 
HIRING RANGE:                    $21.23-23.59/Hr.
 
STATUS:                                 Part Time
 
HOURS PER WEEK:              20
 
WORK HOURS:                     Sunday & Monday, 8:15pm-6:15am
 
DEPARTMENT:        Human Services – Child Welfare
 
PAY BASIS:               Hourly
 
 
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY:
 
Provide direct care and services to the residents of Winnebago County DHS Shelter Care as directed by the Shelter care Supervisor. Provide a safe, secure and positive environment. Complete necessary and required paperwork for all youth residents and the facility. Act as a lead worker in providing guidance and assistance to other shelter care staff regarding all aspects of the shelter care facility.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
 
1.           Provides direct care and services to all of the children and youth at the shelter care facility. Actively engage youth residents in educational, recreational, intellectual and life skills activities. Provides formal and informal groups, programming and learning opportunities. Encourages and supports resident positive pro-social behavior. Maintains the facility and daily operations. Ensures the basic needs of the youth are met, including but not limited to nutritional food preparation and medication monitoring. Purchases needed food and supplies; clean and organize the facility. Provide youth transportation to school, work, court, recreational activities and other appointments as needed.
 
2.           Completes all paperwork as required by the agency and state licensing rules and regulations. Follows all agency and licensing rules and regulations of the facility. Performs intake and discharge processes. Observes and records behavior of the residents. Shares written and verbal information with appropriate parties. Completes and documents all required training within required timeframes.
 
3.           As the lead worker, provides direction, assistance and guidance to Shelter Care Specialists in caring for the youth residents, maintaining the facility, completing all required processes, paperwork and documentation, and completing all required staff training. Models positive and appropriate interaction with children and youth. Develops and implements daily structure. Takes the lead with ordering materials and supplies, including groceries.