Youth Shelter Care Specialist

5 days ago


Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Fresh Start Family Services Full time
About the RoleAt Fresh Start Family Services, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Shelter Care Specialist to join our team. As a Youth Shelter Care Specialist, you will be responsible for providing supervision and support to male clients between the ages of 9 and 17. Your primary focus will be on facilitating deliverable services while ensuring the execution of program policies and procedures as well as staff and client safety.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide cooking, transportation, case management, light housekeeping, academic and recreational support to male clients.
  • Use appropriate behavior management techniques with a focus on trauma-informed care and culturally informed principles.
  • Cooking meals and managing food inventory.

RequirementsOur ideal candidate must have a high school diploma, be at least 21 years of age, and have one or more years of experience as a foster parent, institutional house-parent, or other verifiable experience related to caring for high needs youth. In lieu of one year of experience, the successful candidate may have 24 hours of relevant training or an agreement to complete the training within one year of hire. The successful candidate must also become a certified Youth Care Worker within one year of hire. Additionally, they must have a reliable vehicle, a valid WI driver's license, a good driving record, and car insurance. Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must.

What We OfferWe offer a competitive salary of $17-$23/hour (DOQ) and opportunities for professional growth and development.

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