Residential Youth Treatment Tech; Dousman, WI, and PT​/Pool

Work location is Dousman, WI with Full-Time and Part-Time/Pool opening available!

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 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 Technician 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
• Valid Driver's License and a good record
• 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 intervene to keep everyone safe physically.

What we bring to the table:

• $18 - $24 an hour, pay is based on education level, years of external experience, Lad Lake years of service, CYC certification
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, STD, LTD Benefits
• Paid Time Off (up to 16 days annually to start)
• Holiday pay (up to 8 days)
• Tuition reimbursement
• More $$ for working specific shifts
• 401k plan
• Free meals when you are out with the youth
• Rock your casual clothes
• We'll provide 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 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.

Join the Lad Lake family. Welcome Home!

Compensation details: 18-24 Hourly Wage

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