Residential Stabilization Worker - Part Time, 2nd Shift

Kenosha Human Development Services; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Kenosha Human Development Services is seeking a part-time Residential Stabilization Worker for the Kauffman House in Kenosha, WI. The role supports youth in placement, applying the Teaching Family Model and assisting with daily shelter operations.

The position requires strong communication, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work 2nd shift. Prior experience with youth and a degree in human services are preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field is preferred.
• Experience with youth at risk or their families is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license with good driving record required.
• Must maintain daily case notes and records with accuracy.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for program operations, clients, budget, and administrative duties.
• Implement Teaching Family Model components with up to eight youths.
• Develop and revise individualized treatment plans and document progress.
• Collaborate with parents/guardians, schools, social workers, and youth for transitions.
• Support academic success and coordinate with school systems.
• Maintain and manage maintenance and cleanliness of the facility.
• Assess youth mental health crises and document the crisis narrative.
• Participate in treatment planning and professional evaluations.
• Maintain required documentation per state licensing and standards.
• Operate facility in line with licensing and Teaching Family Association standards.
• Model professional values and ethics for youth and staff.
• Maintain case records per licensing and agency standards.
• Provide coverage as scheduled by administration.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Recordkeeping

Driver's license

Spanish a plus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Job description

KENOSHA HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC.

3536 52nd Street
Kenosha, WI 53144

Division/Department: Residential Care

Location: Kauffman House

Job Title: Residential Stabilization Worker

Reports To: Kauffman House Program Manager

Type of Position: Part-Time (2nd shift need)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Starting Pay: $18 per hour

Schedule: 2nd Shift, Varied Days

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

• 1. Accountable for the treatment program, clients, property, budget, and administrative duties required to run a shelter facility
• 2. 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
• a. Use of all procedures
• b. Use of motivation systems
• c. Focus on skill teaching
• d. Use of house meetings
• 3. Develop, implement, and revise on an on-going basis, individualized treatment plans and document youth progress accordingly
• 4. Work extensively with all significant persons for each youth in your treatment program
• a. Work closely and help to develop skills with parents/guardians and youth to help with transition into the next placement
• b. Work with the school systems and youth to support academic success
• c. Work closely with social workers, mental health specialists, other interested parties and youth to ensure and implement an appropriate, effective, and individualized treatment plan for each youth
• 5. Work cooperatively with other Stabilization Workers and Program Manager to maintain a budget and to provide accurate fiscal
• 6. Manage maintenance and cleanliness of the physical property
• 7. Provide assessment of youth in mental health crisis
• a. Meet with youth and liaison with DCFS, Juvenile Court, families, and those designated by social worker(s)
• b. Utilize mental health assessment guidelines/case consultation when assessing suicidal ideation
• c. Document process of “determination of need” in crisis narrative
• 8. Participate in consultation, professional evaluations, and treatment planning as scheduled
• 9. Maintain and provide client, program and administrative documentation required from state licensing
• 10. Operate facility in accordance to state licensing and Teaching Family Association standards
• 11. Model appropriate moral, ethical, and professional values for youth, colleagues, and the community at large
• 12. Maintain case records in accordance to state licensing and Teaching Family Association standards, Chapter 34, Medicaid billing, and Teaching Family Association Standards
• 13. Participates in training and consultation in accordance with HFS 34
• 14. Provide primary and supplemental coverage, as scheduled by administrator
• 15. 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.
• 1. Experience working with youth at risk or their families
• 2. Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, in the English language
• 3. Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with good driving record
• 4. Must carry own auto insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 coverage
• 5. Ability to maintain records and document case notes daily
• 6. Ability to give and accept feedback as a part of a team
• 7. Ability to traverse within the workspace and community frequently
• 8. Ability to ascend/descend stairs
• 9. Ability to transport at least 25 pounds
• 10. Be willing to learn and work with the treatment philosophies
• 11. 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.