YSC - Youth Specialist - 2nd Shift - Rock County

This is a 2nd Shift position, working 2:30PM - 11PM on a rotating schedule of 5-2/5-3.

Under the general direction of the YSC Supervisor the  Youth Specialist will provide security, guidance and care  to the youth of the Rock County Youth Services Center in accordance with the Mission Statement  and Rock County/YSC policies and procedures. Supports and promotes the Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles of the Human Services Department.  Performs in a manner consistent with the HSD Professional Standards and “Commitment to My Co-Workers.”

50% - Provides Direct Supervision of Youth at the YSC

• Facilitates and follows the YSC Behavioral Modification Program
• Facilitates and participates in programming to the youth
• Follows the daily schedule of activities for youth
• Performs security, discipline and suicide checks according to YSC policies
• Supervises youth directly, while providing healthy interaction through role modeling               
•  Supervises youth while on off-campus activities
• Respond and show the appropriate response in medical or crisis emergencies
• Works with specialty A.C.T.I.O.N.S. youth or special needs youth

25% - Prepares and completes all necessary Documentation

• Document and complete clear and specific daily progress notes and point sheets
• Complete clear and specific incident reports
• Document all security, discipline and suicide checks per YSC policies
• Complete clear and accurate daily rosters and meal logs
• Complete clear and specific overtime, benefit and leave slips

20% - Participates in all required Training

• Attend work related and mandatory training per year as directed
• Attend mandatory staff meetings
• Review and sign off on policies and procedures as directed
• Maintain Wisconsin Juvenile Detention Officer Certification yearly

5% - Perform other duties as assigned