Youth Worker – 2nd Shift

Horizons Youth Services

. Provide paraprofessional-level student support and help ensure orderly dormitory operations .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to provide effective student support, maintain a safe environment, and facilitate personal development for youth and young adults. Proficient in communication, mentoring, and record-keeping to ensure orderly dormitory operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Student SupportMentoringRecord KeepingSafety ComplianceYouth Engagement

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Hard Skills

Case Note MaintenanceEmergency Contact ManagementBehavior MonitoringGoal DevelopmentDormitory Supervision

Soft Skills

CommunicationEncouragementLeadershipProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Shift LogbooksCIS Entries

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGEDValid State Drivers’ License

Industry Keywords

Youth SupportDormitory OperationsStudent SupervisionIndependent Living SkillsSafety Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide paraprofessional-level student support and help ensure orderly dormitory operations
Supervise students to maintain a safe and secure environment
Schedule, supervise, and participate in dorm clean-up; submit repair requests
Identify and assist students with special problems
Train student leaders and assist with dormitory meetings
Maintain individual student records, including emergency contacts and parental consent for weekend passes
Help students develop short- and long-term personal and independent-living goals
Participate in timely evaluation of student progress
Communicate with counselors, instructors, and appropriate staff
Maintain accurate and current case notes and CIS entries
Mentor students, monitor behavior, and provide continual encouragement
Follow non-health standing orders and symptomatic guidelines
Transport students to activities and events as needed
Maintain authorized shift logbooks and a safe, secure environment
Secure and log personal property when students are absent for 24 hours
Conduct periodic dorm checks and maintain order and discipline
Maintain good housekeeping and comply with safety practices
Participate in staff meetings and training
Model, mentor, and monitor career-success skills
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

One year of experience working with youth and young adults required
High School Diploma or GED required
Associate's degree preferred
Valid State Drivers’ License