Youth Shelter Worker (Part-Time, Weekends) – Weekend Pay Differential

Graceworks Lutheran Services; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift premium

Job summary

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Youth Care Worker for the Youth Shelter Program in Milwaukee. This part‑time weekend position requires providing safe, supportive, and empowering care to youth aged 12–17, serving as a positive role model, assisting with daily activities, and fostering a nurturing environment that promotes growth, stability, and hope.

You MUST have 2 years of experience with youth ages 12–17. Earn additional pay for weekend shifts!

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of experience working with youth aged 12–17.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED/HSED.
• Must meet all background checks and have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have valid driver’s license and acceptable driver’s history.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to youth in the shelter on all shifts, ensuring safety and well‑being at all times.
• Supervise youth and maintain eyes on youth in person; no supervision on cameras.
• Assist with activities of daily living including hygiene, meals, and recreation.
• Monitor residents’ behavior and apply behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions.
• Maintain close communication with staff and document care using EMR systems.
• Support youth with individual care plans, including medication administration and health monitoring.
• Maintain accurate EMR notes and case management files.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and de‑escalation to keep a calm environment.
• Assist with light cleaning to maintain a safe, welcoming space.

Skills

Positive youth development

Patience

Crisis response

Oral & written instructions

Basic computer skills

Time management

Multitasking

Cultural competency

Education

High school diploma or GED/HSED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Wisconsin Community Servicesis an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Vet).

Job Code: 2026-YBHS-001

Location: Milwaukee

Department: Residential Care Center

FT/PT Status: Part Time

Job Responsibilities

Job Summary

Join our dedicated Youth Shelter Program as a Youth CareWorker, where your energy and compassion will make a meaningful difference inthe lives of youth facing challenging circumstances. The part-time weekendpositions offer an exciting opportunity to provide safe, supportive, andempowering care to young individuals in need. You will serve as a positive rolemodel, assist with daily activities, and help foster a nurturing environmentthat promotes growth, stability, and hope. If you’re passionate about workingwith youth and committed to making a lasting impact, this role is perfect foryou! You MUST have 2 years of experience working youth between the ages of12-17. Earn additional pay for weekend shifts!

Job Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Providedirect support to youth in the shelter on ALL SHIFTS, , ensuringtheir safety and well-being at all times
• Superviseyouth at all times with eyes on the youth in person. NO SUPERVISION ONCAMERAS.
• Assistwith activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, mealpreparation, and recreational activities
• Monitorresidents’ behavior and implement behavior management strategies topromote positive interactions
• Maintainclose communication with other staff members while working shift
• Supportyouth with their individual care plans, including medicationadministration and health monitoring such as vital signs
• Maintainaccurate documentation of care provided using electronic medical record(EMR) systems and update case management files regularly
• Facilitateconflict resolution and de-escalation techniques to create a calm andrespectful environment
• Assistwith light cleaning duties to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming spacefor all residents

Required Qualifications:

A minimum of two (2) years ofexperience with young people of a similar age to the youth population(generally ages 12-17). Minimum of a high school diploma or GED/HSED required.Youth Care Worker will meet all the WCS and funder/licensing requirements includingreference, criminal and caregiver background checks, valid driver's license,and acceptable driver’s record checks.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of positive child/youth development;patience and understanding of difficult life situations; the ability tointeract with escalating youth and/or parents in a calm and professionalmanner; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to respondappropriately in crisis situations; perform basic computer functions; uses timeefficiently and effectively; ability to multi-task; sensitivity towardscultural, ethnic and disability issues

Other Job Information (if applicable):

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Duties require possible activitywhile monitoring or interacting with youth in the program. Staff may berequired to use physical intervention in situations if there is immediatephysical harm posed to youth or staff. Ability to lift 30 pounds. Driving maybe required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• State-LicensedShelter Care Facility
• Mostof the work is done throughout the building, in the community and in somecases, the home of a youth.
• Localtravel is required to fulfill essential functions of the position.
• Abilityto provide coverage as needed.
• Abilityto manage young youth who have experienced a great deal of trauma andexpress trauma through behaviors.

DRIVING REQUIRED

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. is an equalopportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment withoutattention to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, veteran or disability status.