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:
Minimal Qualifications: A high school diploma required, bachelor's or associate degree from a college or university with a focus on child and youth care work or in a social or behavioral science field preferred.
Work Relationship and Scope: Reports directly to the Assistant Program Director. Has contact with a wide variety of individuals including clients and family members, other program staff, vendors, and other collateral contacts, neighbors, funders, Milwaukee County Delinquency & Court Services Division (DCSD), Children’s Court officials, MPS staff and administrators, staff of youth serving agencies and the public.
Personal Attributes: Follow agency Code of Conduct and Leadership Code of Conduct; adhere to established policies and procedures of the agency and of all funding sources; conduct self in an ethical manner; maintain professional and respectful relationships with program staff, other WCS staff, people served by the program and all external persons and agencies involved with service provision; sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic and disability issues; demonstrate commitment to agency values and mission.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Working knowledge of positive child/youth development; patience and understanding of difficult life situations; the ability to interact with escalating youth and/or parents in a calm and professional manner; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations; proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; perform basic computer functions; uses time efficiently and effectively; ability to multi-task; sensitivity towards cultural, ethnic and disability needs.
Working Conditions:
Working Hours: The hours are 1:00pm-9:00pm with flexibility for daytime hours as needed for meetings.
Physical Demands: Duties require possible activity while monitoring or interacting with youth in the program. Staff may be required to use physical intervention in extreme situations. Driving required.
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