Residential Stabilization Worker, 2nd Shift

KENOSHA HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC.
nd Street Kenosha, WI 53144
Division/Department: Residential Care
Location: Kauffman House
Job Title: Residential Stabilization Worker
Reports To: Kauffman House Program Manager
Type of Position: Full-time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 2pm-10pm
Pay range: $18 - $20 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY
The full-time Residential Stabilization Worker provides stabilization in a home-like environment with youth in placement and youth dealing with a Mental Health crisis using the components of the Teaching Family Model while assisting with the daily operations of the Shelter Care program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Accountable for the treatment program, clients, property, budget, and administrative duties required to run a shelter facility

Implement all components of the Teaching Family Model as trained in the pre-service workshop for six-eight youth in a family-like community-based program

a.   Use of all procedures

b.   Use of motivation systems

c.    Focus on skill teaching

d.   Use of family conference

Develop, implement, and revise on an on-going basis, individualized treatment plans and document youth progress

Work extensively with all significant persons for each youth in your treatment program

a.   Work closely and help to develop skills with parents/guardians and youth to help with transition into the next

b.   Work with the school systems and youth to support academic success

c.    Work closely with social workers, mental health specialists, other interested parties and youth to ensure and implement an appropriate, effective, and individualized treatment plan for each youth

Work cooperatively with other Stabilization Workers and Program Manager to maintain a budget and to provide accurate fiscal documentation

Manage maintenance and cleanliness of the physical property

Provide assessment of youth in mental health crisis

a.   Meet with youth and liaison with DCFS, Juvenile Court, families, and those designated by social worker(s)

b.   Utilize mental health assessment guidelines/case consultation when assessing suicidal ideation

c.    Document process of  "determination of need" in crisis narrative

Participate in consultation, professional evaluations, and treatment planning as scheduled

Maintain and provide client, program and administrative documentation required from state licensing

Operate facility in accordance to state licensing and Teaching Family Association standards

Model appropriate moral, ethical, and professional values for youth, colleagues, and the community at large

Maintain case records in accordance to state licensing and Teaching Family Association standards, Chapter 34, Medicaid billing, and Teaching Family Association Standards

Participates in training and consultation in accordance with HFS 34

Provide primary and supplemental coverage, as scheduled by administrator

Provide or assist with other related tasks by the Residential Care Program Manager and Consultant

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field from an accredited college preferred.

Experience working with youth at risk or their families

Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, in the English language

Must have reliable transportation and valid driver's license with good driving record

Must carry own auto insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 coverage

Ability to maintain records and document case notes daily

Ability to give and accept feedback as a part of a team

Ability to traverse within the workspace and community frequently

Ability to ascend/descend stairs

Ability to transport at least 25 pounds

Be willing to learn and work with the treatment philosophies

Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Kenosha Human Development Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or any other status protected under federal, state, and local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.