Residential Youth Treatment Technician (FT)

Company: Lad Lake Inc
Location: Dousman
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Who We AreLad Lake is a COA-accredited, nonprofit, independent organization serving kids and families from across the state. We work with 1,200+ youth and their families through evidence-based, trauma-informed programs at three Southeastern Wisconsin campuses. Our mission is to guide growth; diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to everything.We're looking for sharp, principled, mission-driven team players to assist youth facing emotional, behavioral, and educational challenges in reaching their fullest potential. If you're passionate about making a difference and enjoy working with young people, this could be the perfect fit!What a day in the life of a Treatment Tech looks like:Be there for the youth, their families, and other support teams. This includes positive role modeling, showing youth how to regulate emotions, building healthy relationships, and teaching life skills.Planning & leading activities, conducting daily routines in an engaging, structured wayGuiding youth when things get tough, using verbal de-escalation techniques, you will learnKeeping track of what's happening and completing appropriate documentationGiving rides in our agency vehicles for community stuffProtecting our youth by honoring our privacy practicesWhat you bring to the table:At least a high school diploma, GED, or equivalentAt least 21 years oldValid Driver's License and a good recordKnow your way around a computer and MS OfficePossess patience, understanding & trauma-focused care, especially when things get roughCelebrate different cultures, backgrounds, and abilitiesAbility to be physically engaged and lift at least 30 lbs as we interact with young, active youth. In rare cases, you might need to intervene to keep everyone safe physically.What we bring to the table: $18 to $20 an hour, with opportunities for extra experience or educational bumpsMedical, Dental, Life Insurance, STD, LTD BenefitsPaid Time Off (up to 16 days annually to start)Holiday pay (up to 8 days)Tuition reimbursementMore $$ for working specific shifts401k plan Free meals when you are out with the youthRock your casual clothesWe'll provide a boatload of training and pay you to learnTop-notch personal support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Future Financial Freedom - we're a Student Loan Forgiveness EmployerLongevity. We're the oldest youth service organization in the state! We champion advancement. Lots of our current caregivers started in entry-level roles and have moved up to be Unit Managers, Campus Supervisors, Teachers, and more! We prioritize servanthood. Our leaders are here to serve you so that you can serve our youth.Join the Lad Lake family. Welcome Home! Keywords: Treatment Technicians, Treatment Specialist, Social Service, Human Services, Residential Counselor, Social Services, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Social Work, Child Welfare, Youth Advocate, Social Service Aide, Social Service Worker, Social and Human Service Assistant, Youth Worker, Human Service Worker, Treatment Technicians, Treatment SpecialistCompensation details: 18-24 Hourly WagePI1e053ff2f5ed-25660-37116235

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