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Job description
Who We Are
Lad 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 at the center of everything.
We're looking for sharp, conscientious, 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 for you!
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 way
Guiding youth when things get tough, using verbal de-escalation techniques, you will learn
Keeping track of what's happening and completing appropriate documentation
Giving rides in our agency vehicles for community stuff
Protecting our youth by honoring our privacy practices
What you bring to the table:
At least a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
At least 21 years old
Know your way around a computer and MS Office
Possess patience, understanding & trauma-focused care, especially when things get rough
Celebrate different cultures, backgrounds, and abilities
Ability to be physically engaged and lift at least 30 lbs as we interact with young, active youth. In rare cases, you might need to physically intervene to keep everyone safe.
What we bring to the table:
$18 to $20 an hour, with opportunities for extra experience or educational based bumps
More $$ for working specific shifts
401k plan to save for the future
Free meals when you're hanging out with the youth
Rock your casual clothes at work
We'll offer a boatload of training and pay you to learn
Top-notch personal support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Future Financial Freedom - we're a Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Employer
Longevity. 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
Come 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 Specialist
Compensation details: 18-24 Hourly Wage
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Worksite address
okauchee, WI, 53069, US
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