Residential Stabilization Worker - Part Time

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 (weekends)                                                   FLSA Status :   Non-Exempt Starting Pay : $18 per hour              Schedule :   As scheduled by Kauffman House Program Manager, may include nights and weekends      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.

RESPONSIBILITIES 1.      Accountable for the treatment program, clients, property, budget, and administrative duties required to run a shelter facility 2.      Implement all components of the Teaching Family Model as trained in the pre-service workshop for up to eight youth in a family- like community-based program              a.    Use of all procedures              b.    Use of motivation systems              c.    Focus on skill teaching              d.    Use of house meetings 3.      Develop, implement, and revise on an on-going basis, individualized treatment plans and document youth progress accordingly 4.      Work extensively with all significant persons for each youth in your treatment program              a.    Work closely and help to develop skills with parents / guardians and youth to help with transition into the next placement              b.    Work with the school systems and youth to support academic success              c.    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 5.      Work cooperatively with other Stabilization Workers and Program Manager to maintain a budget and to provide accurate fiscal  documentation 6.      Manage maintenance and cleanliness of the physical property 7.      Provide assessment of youth in mental health crisis              a.    Meet with youth and liaison with DCFS, Juvenile Court, families, and those designated by social worker(s)              b.    Utilize mental health assessment guidelines / case consultation when assessing suicidal ideation              c.    Document process of  “determination of need” in crisis narrative 8.      Participate in consultation, professional evaluations, and treatment planning as scheduled 9.      Maintain and provide client, program and administrative documentation required from state licensing 10.     Operate facility in accordance to state licensing and Teaching Family Association standards 11.     Model appropriate moral, ethical, and professional values for youth, colleagues, and the community at large 12.     Maintain case records in accordance to state licensing and Teaching Family Association standards, Chapter 34, Medicaid billing,  and Teaching Family Association Standards 13.     Participates in training and consultation in accordance with HFS 34 14.     Provide primary and supplemental coverage, as scheduled by administrator 15.     Provide or assist with other related tasks by the Residential Care Program Manager and Consultant QUALIFICATIONS :