{"id":84554,"date":"2026-06-23T15:58:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T15:58:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/youth-support-specialist-part-time-on-call-3\/"},"modified":"2026-09-13T08:32:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T12:32:16","slug":"youth-support-specialist-part-time-on-call-3","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/youth-support-specialist-part-time-on-call-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth Support Specialist – Part-time & On-Call"},"content":{"rendered":"

Job Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Brown County Health and Human Services offers exciting challenges, personal growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference, all while preserving a strong work-life balance. \u00a0As an employee, you will have the opportunity to serve individuals and families within your own community. \u00a0Come and see all that Brown County has to offer!<\/p>\n

Our Shelter Care Unit is looking for compassionate, composed and resourceful individuals to join our team now!<\/p>\n

Provides care and supervision to residents (up to 18 males and females ages 10-17), that are placed at Brown County Shelter Care through the Juvenile Court System. \u00a0Shelter Care operates 24-hours per day, 7 days per week.<\/p>\n

Part-time and On-Call positions are available.<\/p>\n

The shifts for part-time positions are:
\u00a0-Overnight Shift, every-other weekend. Friday 11pm– Saturday 7am; Saturday 11pm–Sunday 7am.
\u00a0-Day Shift, every other weekend. Saturday and Sunday 7am-3pm<\/p>\n

On-Call positions work open shifts as available.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Shift differential is an additional $0.50 per hour from 4pm-10pm and $1.25 per hour from 10pm-6am and $0.50 for all weekend hours<\/p>\n

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Essential Duties<\/strong><\/p>\n

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES:<\/u><\/strong>
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Assists in planning, directing and overseeing the learning, living and leisure time activities through direct interaction of youth at the Shelter; enforces Shelter rules, intervenes in crisis situations, closely monitors location and activities of children 24-hours per day.\u00a0 Assures the health, safety, and well-being of residents Placed at Shelter Care.
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Maintains positive relationships; provides support, encouragement and information to the youth and their families.
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Directly interacts with and observes activities and behavior of youth; fills out and completes daily reports and logs; consults with professionals regarding youth’s behavior; completes and maintains other records as necessary.
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Receives referrals for admission to the Shelter, completes written requirements, observes physical condition of female\/male residents upon admission and return to facility; contacts case managers as necessary.\u00a0 Conducts searches of residents.\u00a0 Completes unauthorized leave and incident reports.\u00a0 Completes the release process when a resident leaves Shelter Care.
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Participates with direct interaction in planning and executing learning, recreational, social and daily living skills programs\/activities.
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Maintains order and administers positive, constructive discipline as necessary and appropriate without the use of physical or mechanical restraint.
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Maintains positive, effective professional communication with parents, case managers, court staff, coworkers and other members of the community and working professionals.
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Helps plan, develop, participate in and supervise a variety of community outings and presentations for residents.
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Completes a variety of statistical and progress reports on youth or agency activities.
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Performs and\/or oversees a variety of general duties such as: maintaining inventories of bed linens and equipment, cleaning\/inspection of rooms, purchasing of food and supplies, administering of first aid\/CPR\/AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) and minor maintenance\/housekeeping duties.
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Conducts fire drills and carries out emergency\/safety plans when needed.
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Assists in planning nutritional meal program for youth, in food preparation, storage and clean up.
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Participates in staff development, attends related seminars, staff meetings and workshops.
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Assists with shopping for food and other items needed by the residents or the Shelter.
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Maintains required training\/hours and certifications annually.
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Carries out all Shelter Care work rules, policies and procedures and all County policies.
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Minimum Qualifications Required<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Education and Experience:<\/u><\/strong>
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High School diploma and a combination of education, training, and experience. A Bachelor\u2019s degree in Human Services or an associated field is preferred.
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Licenses and Certifications:<\/u><\/strong>
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Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License
Certification in first aid and CPR\/AED as set forth by DHSS or ability to pass a course.
Applicants must also complete a fingerprint background check as part of the hiring process.
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:<\/u><\/strong>
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Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook)
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Knowledge of appropriate educational, recreational and social activities for youth and the ability to carry these out in an effective and instructional manner.
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Knowledge of group dynamics and human relations.
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Knowledge of health and safety precautions and first aid\/CPR\/AED.
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Knowledge of acceptable hygiene standards, procedures regarding blood borne pathogens, and appropriate food handling, preparation and storage.
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Knowledge of adolescent psychology, and human growth and development.
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Knowledge of and ability to help youth acquire daily living\/social skills.
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Ability to utilize crisis intervention\/de-escalation skills in handling emergency situations.
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Ability and skill to relate with young people in a positive, respectful, responsible, unprejudiced and understanding manner using sound judgment.
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Ability and skill to maintain \u00a0 a positive and effective working relationship with internal customers (case managers, parents, human service workers) and External customers (law enforcement officials, outside service providers, parent\/guardians, and the general public)
Ability and skill to provide safe, beneficial care and services to youth.
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Ability to prioritize multiple duties and responsibilities under changing circumstances.
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Ability to exercise mature judgment at all times.
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Ability to enforce the rules and regulations as established in the Shelter Care policy\/procedures and as determined by State of Wisconsin Licensing Specialists.
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Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
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Ability to be a positive role model for youth.
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Ability to perform multiple tasks at the same time.
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Ability to work the required hours of the position and\/or meet the minimum requirements of the position.
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Ability to oversee the set up and self-administration of prescribed medications for the youth.
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Ability to complete all other duties as assigned by Shelter Care Unit Supervisor.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:<\/u><\/strong>
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Lifting 30 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and\/or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
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Frequent standing, walking and sitting; occasional driving.
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Using hand(s)\/feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and operating controls.
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Frequent bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
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Communicating orally in a clear manner.
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Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes.
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Distinguishing people or objects at varied distances under a variety of light conditions.
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Brown County is an E-Verify employer. Click the links below for more information.\u00a0<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.browncountywi.gov\/i\/f\/files\/Human-Resources\/E-Verify%20Participation%20Poster(1).pdf<\/a> (Download PDF reader)<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.browncountywi.gov\/i\/f\/files\/Human-Resources\/IER%20Right%20to%20Work%20Poster.pdf<\/a> (Download PDF reader)<\/a><\/p>\n

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