What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Youth Care Specialist - Mukwonago Campus position at Norris?
The mission of Norris, Inc. is Transforming lives through the power of connection and healing.
Are you looking for an employer that is innovative and trauma informed? Are you looking for a job that is going to be challenging and rewarding all at the same time? Well you’ve come to the right place! When you choose a career with Norris, Inc., you walk away every day knowing that you had a positive impact on the lives of others.Norris’ Group Care Programs provide treatment, educational, and therapeutic recreational services to male youth ages 8 through 17 and their families. Youth receive services related to mental health, emotional behavioral disorders, problematic sexualized behaviors, AODA, and trauma, including physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect. The Norris team strives to provide the best quality care to youth and families by making meaningful connections and providing a safe space for individuals to heal. We engage those we serve, our colleagues and our community with respect, compassion and acceptance.
Norris is currently seeking an individual to fulfill the role of Lead Residential Care Specialist n our Group Care Program at our 900-acre Mukwonago campus. We are looking someone to work a Tuesday – Saturday shift, with hours working on primarily second shifts.
Under the supervision of the assigned Hall Supervisor, the Lead Residential Care Specialist (LRCS) at our River’s Edge Campus (REC) in Mukwonago, WI is primarily responsible for the care and supervision of youth in all facets of their daily lives, including their safety, well-being, emotional, and educational needs. The LRCS acts in collaboration with other team members to provide direct care, supervision, behavior management, recreation, and other individual and group services to youth in a structured setting. Services and support provided by the LRCS promote the Norris mission and practice philosophy for providing treatment and services utilizing a trauma informed care approach. The LRCS is also responsible for ensuring implementation of assigned treatment services, maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring the daily routine of the program is upheld. The LRCS is responsible for providing Medication Administration and may periodically serve in the Leader on Duty (LOD) role.
The LRCS is part of the REC Leadership team and routinely serves in the role of “supervisor” however, does not have direct reports. When not serving in the role of “supervisor,” the LRCS serves as part of the overall team providing role modeling and coaching for staff and direct oversight of a hall and at times, the campus. As a 24/7 treatment program, the LRCS position requires the individual to work a flexible schedule in order to support the needs of the campus and the program and understands that their schedule is subject to change to meet the program’s evolving needs at any time, including nights, weekends and holidays.
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