Youth Care Specialist - Shelter Care at our Mukwonago Campus

Norris; Mukwonago (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Youth Care Specialist to join their Mukwonago campus. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of youth facing challenges. As a Youth Care Specialist, you will provide essential care and supervision, ensuring the emotional and educational needs of the youth are met. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with a dedicated team, managing behaviors, and delivering trauma-informed services. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will foster healing and growth for young individuals in need.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous PTO

Mileage Reimbursement

403(b) Plan with Matching Contributions

Advance Pay Option

Qualifications

• Experience in youth care or related field is preferred.
• Ability to manage behaviors and provide emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of youth in care.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver therapeutic services.

Skills

Youth Advocacy

Behavior Management

Trauma-Informed Care

Meal Planning

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

The mission of Norris, Inc. is Transforming lives through the power of connection and healing.

Are you looking for an employer that is innovative and trauma informed? Are you seeking a challenging and rewarding job? Norris offers you the opportunity to make a positive impact on others' lives every day.

Norris' Group Care Programs provide treatment, educational, and therapeutic recreational services to youth ages 8 through 17 and their families, addressing mental health, emotional behavioral disorders, problematic sexualized behaviors, AODA, and trauma, including abuse or neglect.

Our team strives to deliver the best quality care by making meaningful connections and providing a safe space for healing, engaging with respect, compassion, and acceptance.

Norris is currently seeking a Youth Care Specialist for our Mukwonago, WI campus, in the Shelter Care Program.

Under the supervision of the Milieu Supervisor, the Youth Care Specialist (YCS) is responsible for the care and supervision of youth, ensuring their safety, well-being, and emotional and educational needs. The YCS collaborates with team members to provide direct care, meal planning, serve as a Youth Advocate, manage behavior, administer medication, facilitate recreation, and deliver therapeutic services in a trauma-informed care approach. The role requires maintaining accurate documentation and upholding daily routines, with flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Other Benefits include:

• Great health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• HSA option with company contributions up to $500 annually for individuals or $1,000 for families.
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of service.
• Advance pay option.
• Generous PTO, including holidays and a birthday PTO day.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• 403(b) plan with company matching contributions after one year, plus a discretionary annual contribution of up to 2% by the Board of Directors.

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/VETS/Affirmative Action Employer. For more information, see the KnowYourRights.pdf poster and the PayTransparencyNotice.pdf.