Job Information
Kenosha Human Development Services Residential Stabilization Worker - Part Time in Kenosha, Wisconsin
KENOSHA HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC.
3536 52nd 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: Part Time and Part Time, 3rd Shift Available
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: As scheduled, may include nights and weekends
For more information, please click on this link: Residential Stabilization Worker (Part-Time) (https://www.khds.org/wp-content/uploads/Postings/63.pdf)
Pay range: $18 - $20 per hour
POSITION SUMMARY
The part-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 Kauffman House program.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
a. Accountable for the treatment program, clients, property, budget, and administrative duties required to run a shelter facility
b. 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
Use of all procedures
Use of motivation systems
Focus on skill teaching
Use of family conference
c. Develop, implement, and revise on an on-going basis, individualized treatment plans and document youth progress accordingly
d. Work extensively with all significant persons for each youth in your treatment program
Work closely and help to develop skills with parents/guardians and youth to help with transition into the next placement
Work with the school systems and youth to support academic success
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
e. Work cooperatively with other Stabilization Workers and Program Manager to maintain a budget and to provide accurate fiscal documentation
f. Manage maintenance and cleanliness of the physical property
g. Provide assessment of youth in mental health crisis
Meet with youth and liaison with DCFS, Juvenile Court, families, and those designated by social worker(s)
Utilize mental health assessment guidelines/case consultation when assessing suicidal ideation
Document process of “determination of need” in crisis narrative
h. Participate in consultation, professional evaluations, and treatment planning as scheduled
i. Maintain and provide client, program and administrative documentation required from state licensing
j. Operate facility in accordance to state licensing and Teaching Family Association standards
k. Model appropriate moral, ethical, and professional values for youth, colleagues, and the community at large
l. Maintain case records in accordance to state licensing and Teaching Family Association standards, Chapter 34, Medicaid billing, and Teaching Family Association Standards
m. Participates in training and consultation in accordance with HFS 34
n. Provide primary and supplemental coverage, as scheduled by administrator
o. Provide or assist with other related tasks by the Residential Care Program Manager and Consultant
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of an Associate's Degree or on track to graduate with a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field from an accredited college.
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.
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