Computer Programmer Contract Jobs in Turtle Lake, WI

Purpose of Position/General Statement/Distinguishing Features of Position Oak Support Staff will work with various prevention department staff and be in the direct supervision of the Youth Programs Specialist. Oak Support Staff will manage the milieu of The Oak Youth Center, develop relationships with youth utilizing the facility, engage youth in activities and planned programming, act as a Support Staff and support youth in developing their interpersonal and life skills. The Oak Youth Center serves all students age 11-17 in Washburn County.

It is not uncommon that youth with behavioral, social emotional and substance challenges utilize the facility to improve their social network. Oak Support Staff are encouraged to seek out this position if they are pursuing a career in the HEAL (health, education, administration and literacy) fields or a youth serving profession. SUPERVISION/DIRECTION RECEIVED: Formal oversight by the Prevention Coordinator, daily supervision with the Youth Programs Specialist and review the programming schedule.

The Youth Programs Specialist will support Oak Support Staff in developing planned programming schedules and activities. The Youth Programs Specialist will provide in the moment feedback. Oak Support Staff will work in partnership with the Oak Mentor, who is the acting lead staff person after business hours.

Primary Duties/Job Functions The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Oak Support Staff will shadow, assist with and/or perform some of the following duties as part of their position.

The level of independence will be determined by their demonstrated abilities and willingness along with the approval of the Youth Programs Specialist. All duties listed may not occur and other duties may be assigned, dependent on program initiatives. Create and maintain a structured and safe environment for youth as they participate in youth center programs and activities.

Plan and implement scheduled programming. Support the Oak Mentor with evening programming and implementation. Recognize and adjust communication to meet youth needs.

Provide feedback that is clear, specific, timely, and respectful. Maintain a prosocial youth center culture by addressing unsafe or disrespectful language and/or behaviors. Attend all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required.

Maintain a clean, orderly and safe environment. Understand and follow basic facility policy and norms. Essential Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Training ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of operating a wide variety of computer hardware and software systems, including being able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of MS Office Suite products, windows operating systems, computers and peripheral devices.

Skill or willingness to learn the operation of various office equipment and other peripherals. Have a basic understanding and the ability to grow in the following areas: Demonstrate the ability to develop rapport and interact appropriately with young people. Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with youth, other employees, representatives from community resource groups, contract agencies and the general public.

Maintain a positive, optimistic, up beat demeanor. Experience in working with youth in group settings and individually. Ability to communicate effectively orally and inwriting.

Considerable ability to make appropriate decisions independently and with guidance from Support Staffs/supervisors. Willingness to learn availability of community resources for the target groups. Ability to self-analyze areas of strengths and weaknesses and the determination to work on both.

Be able to identify and set clear boundaries and ethical practice. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIRED: High School diploma or equivalent. Previous experience with youth preferred.

Demonstrate basic knowledge of youth management and current issues facing youth in the community. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of an average day employed as an Oak Support Staff at The Oak Youth Center. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in an open milieu that is representative of a small community center. Work is largely low impact - sitting and standing with limited physical activity. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate instruments, equipment, computers, and various other pieces of office equipment.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Oak Support Staff will have access to onsite technology, including Microsoft Office software, photocopiers, calculators, telephones and voicemail. CLOSING STATEMENT: This position description has been prepared to assist in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, working conditions and skills needed. It is not intended as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities and/or essential functions.

This description is not intended to limit or modify the right of the supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The County retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to, or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgement, to be proper. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The duties are subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job