JOB REQUIREMENTS: To apply for this position, scroll down to the bottom of this page and click the button that reads: \"APPLY NOW\" Returning 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: ipc.us/t/BA5981849C7C4BCB