Lead Youth Care Worker (First Shift)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on3114, 31st Street South, Town of Grand Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin, 54494, United States
About the Role
Lead Staff members are integral parts of a care team dedicated to leading and maintaining a safe, supervised, and structured living environment for adolescent residents. This position is designed to foster a setting conducive to the well-being of youth, where staff actively assess group dynamics and individual needs to promote improved social, developmental, educational, and physical functioning.
Success in this role requires a genuine care for the success of the youth and the ability to deeply understand their perspectives. You will work alongside residents to support the achievement of treatment goals by engaging them in healthy and productive daily activities. As a shift lead, you will guide the team in facilitating crisis counseling, conflict resolution, and problem-solving, ensuring that client treatment objectives are seamlessly incorporated into daily care.
Team Context
Our care teams operate with a focus on resilience and compassion. We look for individuals who are caring and resilient, capable of navigating the complexities of residential youth care. Whether you come from a background in caregiving, schools, childcare, law enforcement, corrections, youth camps, or volunteering in a helping role, your experience in supporting young people is valued here.
Schedule and Commitment
This position operates on a rotating schedule that includes nine-hour shifts, typically during daytime hours between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The role requires a commitment to weekend and holiday coverage, with shifts scheduled every other weekend. While the schedule involves rotation, full-time employees enjoy every other weekend off.
Application and Hiring
We are seeking candidates who meet the core requirements of being at least 21 years of age and holding a valid driver's license. While a Bachelor's degree in a human or social services field and previous residential youth experience are preferred, they are not strictly required. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of adolescents, we invite you to apply.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, ensuring that our care teams reflect the communities we serve.
Work location
Work model: On-site
3114, 31st Street South, Town of Grand Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin, 54494, United States
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Caregiving, Conflict Resolution, Crisis Counseling, Problem Solving.
Education: Bachelor's degree in human/social services related field preferred but not required.
Frequently asked questions about Lead Youth Care Worker (First Shift) at Positive Alternatives
What does a Lead Youth Care Worker (First Shift) at Positive Alternatives do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Lead Youth Care Worker (First Shift) at Positive Alternatives will lead scheduled shift activities and ensure programming schedules are followed; maintain a safe, supervised, and structured living environment for adolescent clients; supervise youth and know their whereabouts at all times; and facilitate crisis counseling, conflict resolution, and problem solving with clients.
What are the requirements for this Lead Youth Care Worker (First Shift) role?expand_more
Positive Alternatives is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: At least 21 years of age; and Valid driver's license.
Where is the Lead Youth Care Worker (First Shift) role at Positive Alternatives located?expand_more
Lead Youth Care Worker (First Shift) at Positive Alternatives is based in 3114, 31st Street South, Town of Grand Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin, 54494, United States. This is a on-site role.