Overnight Youth Development Specialist
Rawhide Youth Services
Summary
This Youth Development Specialist role provides night-time coverage and direct-care support of the nightly functions and objectives of the Living Unit at our Peshtigo, Wisconsin location. Under the direction of the Living Unit Supervisor, the Youth Development Specialist will work with a team to create, implement and sustain a therapeutic culture that recognizes and values progress toward the treatment goals of our youth.
Job description
Essential Job Functions
- Provides care and therapeutic treatment of Rawhide youth within the residential programs
- Works in conjunction with all teams involved in the development and implementation of individual treatment plans
- Assists with residential operations and processes including medication administration
- Completes accurate documentation to remain in compliance with licensing requirements
Skills for Youth Development Specialist
- Exercises critical thinking, judgment and discernment
- Ability to identify and respond to crisis situations
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time
- Physically able to meet the demands of the position, including providing therapeutic physical restraints
- Valid driver's license with insurable driving record
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree preferred; but must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Have an associates or bachelor's degree with a focus on child and youth care work or in a social or behavioral science field
- Have at least 1 year of successful experience working in a recognized child welfare setting for the type of population served by Rawhide
- Completion of Rawhide's supervised traineeship program
- 2-3 years of relevant experience preferred
- Exercises critical thinking, judgment and discernment
- Ability to identify and respond to crisis situations
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time
- Physically able to meet the demands of the position, including providing therapeutic physical restraints
- Valid driver's license with insurable driving record
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Competitive 401k plan
- 10 paid Holidays
- PTO, VTO, Wellness Day, & Floating Holiday
- 5 Weeks Paid Sabbatical Leave
- Onsite Café (New London)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Nature Trails/Waterfront on 700+ acres (New London)
- Onsite Fitness Center and Gymnasium
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Jury Duty Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Paid Benefits for Birth or Adoption
Company overview
Rawhide Youth Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health care and support services for youth and adolescents. Founded with a mission to help at-risk youth overcome challenges and build brighter futures, the organization offers a range of therapeutic programs, counseling services, and residential care options. Their approach combines evidence-based mental health interventions with educational support, life skills training, and family counseling to address the complex needs of young people facing emotional, behavioral, and psychological difficulties. Operating as a specialized youth mental health service provider, Rawhide Youth Services focuses on creating safe, nurturing environments where adolescents can heal, grow, and develop the resilience needed for successful transitions to adulthood. The organization's holistic model integrates clinical expertise with compassionate care, working to break cycles of trauma and dysfunction while empowering youth to reach their full potential. Their services typically include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, substance abuse counseling, and aftercare support, all tailored to meet the unique developmental needs of adolescents in mental health distress.