Youth Crisis Stabilization Treatment Tech (PT) bei Lad Lake

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+ youths and their families through evidence-based, trauma-informed programs at three Southeastern Wisconsin campuses. Our mission is to guide growth, and diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the center of everything we do.

We're on the lookout 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 for you!

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, build healthy relationships, and teach 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 or GED
• At least 21 years old
• Valid Wisconsin driver's License with a good driving record per the agency’s automobile policy
• Know your way around a computer and MS Office
• Possess patience, understanding & trauma-focused care, especially when things get rough
• Celebrating 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 to $20 an hour, with opportunities for extra experience or education-based bumps
• More $$$ for working specific shifts
• 401 (k) 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 personal & professional development and pay you to learn, including becoming a certified Child & Youth Care Worker
• 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. Many of our current caregivers have 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!

The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s education, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.