Youth Treatment Specialist – Matz - 1st & 2nd Shift

Wisconsin Community Service sis an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Vet).

Job Code: 2026-SPECIALI-064

Location:

Milwaukee

Department:
Specialized Service Programs

FT/PT Status:
Full Time

Are you passionate about helping young people navigate challenges, build coping skills, and move toward a brighter future? Join theMatz Center team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth experiencing mental health crises.

Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) is seeking compassionate,dependable, and motivated Youth Treatment Specialists to support youthages 8–17 in a therapeutic, trauma-informed environment. At the Matz Center,you will help create a safe, structured, and supportive space where youth can stabilize, develop life skills, and work toward positive change.

This is an opportunity to turn your patience, empathy, and passion for helping others into work that truly matters.

The Youth Treatment Specialist works in a therapeutic milieuat the Matz Center, a state-certified Youth Crisis Stabilization Facility(YCSF) serving up to eight youth, ages 8–17, of all genders. Youth may resideat the facility for up to 30 days while receiving support during a mental health crisis.

Working with a staff-to-youth ratio of up to one staff member to four youth, you will provide active sight-and-sound supervision,implement daily programming, model positive behaviors, and help youth practice skills that support emotional well-being, healthy relationships, and daily living.

You will play an important role in maintaining a safe,respectful, and inclusive environment where every young person is treated with dignity.

• Serveas a positive role model, teaching and reinforcing healthy behaviors,coping strategies, and daily living skills.
• Build therapeutic relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Encourage youth participation in treatment activities through motivation,engagement, and positive reinforcement.
• Recognize and affirm each youth's identity, culture, strengths, and individual needs.

• Support evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and youth-centered care.
• Co-facilitate groups and activities focused on emotional regulation, healthy relationships, independent living, and personal development.
• Organize and supervise recreational activities, creative projects, clubs,educational activities, and community outings.
• Support schoolwork and learning activities using a therapeutic, encouraging approach.
• Helpyouth practice and generalize new skills throughout their daily routines.

• Provide active sight-and-sound supervision of youth in accordance with program requirements.
• Recognize behavioral changes and potential risks to self or others, promptly communicating concerns to supervisory and clinical staff.
• Respond calmly and professionally to crisis situations using approved prevention and de-escalation techniques.
• Apply Principles of Stabilization and Control (POSC) training, including physical intervention only when permitted, appropriately trained, and necessary under applicable policies and safety requirements.
• Maintaina structured, supportive environment that prioritizes the safety andwell-being of youth and staff.

• Assist youth with personal hygiene, laundry, chores, meals, and other activities of daily living.
• Administer medications in accordance with required training, CBRF procedures, and applicable policies.
• Support family visits, professional appointments, and scheduled phone calls.
• Maintain accurate electronic documentation, including youth logs,…