Overnight Youth Development Specialist
Rawhide Youth Services · rawhide.org
PeshtigoOn-siteEntry level1–3 yrs
The job in short
Overnight residential youth care and direct support at a group home.
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Details
- Found
- 24 d ago · posted 2026-09-17
- Location as listed
- Peshtigo , WI, USA
- Role
- Youth Development Specialist
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Peshtigo Group Home - Peshtigo , WI 54157, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Job Purpose:
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.
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
Qualifications: Job Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred; but must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Meet one of the following qualifications
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
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
Benefit Overview:
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)
TuitionReimbursement
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