Residential Treatment Technician

4 weeks ago


Milwaukee, United States Lad Lake, Inc. Full time
Lad Lake is currently seeking compassionate, patient, and collaborative individuals to join our team Responsibilities include working directly with youth who have experienced trauma by role modeling the skills necessary to build healthy relationships and teaching important life skills such as healthy recreation activities, good hygiene, appropriate social skills, coping skills, and anger management skills. Our direct care staff assist in the planning of outdoor/indoor activities and engage interactively with the youth, while also being involved in crisis management. Our Treatment Technician role can be an excellent springboard into various careers at Lad Lake. Many of our current staff started as Treatment Technicians and are now Unit Managers, Campus Supervisors, Teachers, and Trainers.

JOB SUMMARY

To be a proper role model and provide adequate supervision, guidance, structure, and behavior management to all clients in the Residential and Shelter programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Serve as a positive role model for youth in our residential care programs
  • Intentional effort to provide opportunities for youth to enhance their skills, abilities, and interests
  • Provide active supervision of youth by engaging in activities that are of interest to them
  • Plan and facilitate activities and daily routines
  • Crisis intervention with youth through verbal de-escalation techniques
  • Engage in, assess, and document youth activities (shift logs, incident reports, behavioral management logs, databases, etc.)
  • Provide support to youth, their families, and ancillary service providers
  • Provide transportation in agency vehicles for youths' community-based needs and activities
  • Attend team meetings and provide verbal and written input
  • Maintain confidentiality within all written and verbal communications

EXPERIENCE

Must be;
  • Willingness to complete training through Lad Lake's traineeship program
  • Must have 3rd shift availability
  • Ability to demonstrate patience and empathy to build rapport with adolescents who use aggression as a coping mechanism
  • Assertive, self-confident, and sensitive in working with teens and staff - trauma-informed.
  • Organized and dependable
  • Possess a valid driver's license, without restrictions, and have a good driving record
  • Demonstrate social, emotional, and intellectual maturity
  • Must be at least 21 years old

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to be patient and understanding of life's difficult situations; ability to search for and recognize the good in people and situations; ability to stay calm and de-escalate situations where people are tense and frustrated; ability to follow written and verbal instructions; working knowledge of computers and MS Office; ability to multi-task and use time effectively and efficiently; demonstrated sensitivity towards cultural, ethnic, and disability matters.

Physical Demands: Duties require possible physical activity while engaging with youth in the program. In rare situations, staff may be required to use physical de-escalation techniques to intervene if staff or clients are in danger of being physically harmed. Ability to lift 30 pounds. Driving is an essential function of this position.

BENEFITS
  • $18-$20 an hour starting rate with potential for additional momentary multipliers
  • Shift Differential
  • 401k plan
  • Free meals when eating with clients
  • Casual dress
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Company-paid training
  • Ongoing paid training
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Employer

Keywords: 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

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