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High School Diploma/GED

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Unspecified

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Applicant? Wisconsin Community Services is an ). Program Recreational
Specialist - Bakari Job Code:2023-SPECIALI-017 Location:Milwaukee
Department:Residential Treatment Center FT/PT Status:Full time Part time
Fill in Job Responsibilities: Program Recreational Specialist Wisconsin
Community Services (WCS) Specialized Services Division - Bakari Youth
Residential Care Center Position Summary: Responsible for the center\'s
recreation program. Plan and provide recreational activities for youth
placed in Type II Residential Care Center. Responsible for implementing
the daily schedule of activities. Essential Functions: Provide positive
and effective group educational and recreational activities. Embrace
philosophical approaches in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and staff
code of conduct for interaction standards to deliver treatment informed
programming. Develop daily schedules in line with the six-month
programming schedule. Uphold and promote a positive and supportive
culture for youth and staff. Serve as a positive mentor for youth placed
in residential care. Maintain relationships with external service
providers for community service, job readiness, and other rewarding
community activities. Work as a fully trained staff always providing
active supervision of youth within assigned staffing ratios. Manage
monthly activity inventory for supplies associated with programming
requirements and keep supplies organized. Facilitate value added groups
such as sex education, healthy relationships, fatherhood curriculums.
Host club activities such as book club, garden club, fitness club and
chess club etc. Complete activity preparation daily for shifts to ensure
all necessary recreational supplies are available. Transport youth to
offsite activities and maintain a positive reputation in the community
for the program. Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure youth\'s
emotional and behavioral health needs are met through programming
treatment plans. Provide leadership and field training for Youth
Treatment Specialists to co-facilitate activities on shift. Work with
the Quality Assurance team to review annual schedules and conduct
program improvement projects to ensure programming is updated and
current. Administer medication and ensure staff are aware of medication
changes in collaboration with medical providers and nursing staff.
Maintain and document community service completion for
individuals/agencies outside of the program providing services
for/associated with youth receiving services. Provide staff coverage for
vacations, call ins and staff shortages. Maintain confidentiality within
all written and verbal communications. Keep appropriate documentation
for all funding sources. Adhere to state licensing/certification\... For
full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer
(M/F/Disability/Vet) \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
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