Youth Development Specialist (Part Time)

Rawhide Youth Services; New London (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Competitive 401k plan

10 paid Holidays

PTO, VTO, Wellness Day, & Floating HOL

5 Weeks Paid Sabbatical Leave

Onsite Café (New London)

Tuition Reimbursement

Nature Trails/Waterfront on 600acres (

Job summary

Rawhide Youth Services in New London, WI, seeks a Part-Time Youth Development Specialist for evening and weekend shifts. You will provide care and therapeutic treatment to youth in residential programs, supporting treatment plans and ensuring safe, compliant operations.

The role requires flexibility for second and third shifts, lifting requirements, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to promote positive outcomes for youth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; but must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• An associate 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 day-to-day residential operations and processes including medication administration.
• Completes accurate documentation to remain in compliance with licensing requirements.

Skills

Crisis response

Lifting 50 pounds

Therapeutic restraints

Driver's license

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's in child/youth care or social/behavioral science

1 year experience in child welfare

Rawhide supervised traineeship program

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: New London, WI 54961Position Type: Part TimePart-Time – Evenings & Weekends

Job Purpose

This role is specifically for evening and weekend shifts, offering consistent part-time hours. Providescare and therapeutic treatment of Rawhide Youth by leading and carrying out day-to-day residential operations and processes; acting as lead staff in directing staff schedules, assignments, and operations in coordination with Living Unit Supervisor; promoting professional development of staff teams to create and sustain a therapeutic culture that recognizes and values progress toward treatment goals and strategies.

Shift Options Available

• 2nd Shift (Evenings):2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Weekend Shifts: Saturday and/or Sunday coverage (varied hours)
• 3rd Shift (Overnights):9:30 PM – 9:30AM

Essential Job Functions

• 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 day-to-day residential operations and processes including medication administration
• Completes accurate documentation to remain in compliance with licensing requirements

Job Qualifications

• 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

Skills for Youth Development Specialist

• 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

Benefit Overview

• 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 (New London)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Nature Trails/Waterfront on 600acres (New London)
• Onsite Fitness Center and Gymnasium
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Jury Duty Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Benefits for Birth or Adoption

https://www.rawhide.org/careers/youth-development-specialist/