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

Graceworks Lutheran Services; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan (403b)

Additional benefits

Job summary

Wisconsin Community Services on Milwaukee delivers specialized youth care in a state-certified crisis stabilization setting. This role focuses on structured treatment, mentorship, and safety within a therapeutic milieu for youth ages 8-17.

You will implement individualized plans, de-escalate crises, and collaborate with families and clinicians to support growth. The position requires a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or human services or equivalent experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or human services with at least 1 year of youth mental health experience.
• Or high school diploma with 4+ years of relevant mental health experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, supervision, mentorship, and support to youth in a structured treatment environment.
• Build positive, professional relationships that encourage trust and personal growth.
• Implement individualized treatment plans and behavioral interventions as directed.
• Assist youth in developing emotional regulation and independent living skills.
• Monitor behavior and respond to safety concerns and crises.
• Document daily activities, observations, and progress accurately.
• Collaborate with treatment teams, families, and other professionals.
• Maintain a clean and therapeutic environment.
• Follow organizational policies and licensing standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or human services

Job description

Wisconsin Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Vet).

Job Code: 2026-SPECIALI-063

Location: Milwaukee

Department: Specialized Service Programs

FT/PT Status: Full Time

Advanced Youth Treatment Specialist – 1st & 2nd Shift

Watertown, WI

Pay Range:

$25.55 - $27.55

Are you passionate about helping youth overcome challenges, develop life skills, and build a brighter future? We are seeking dedicated, compassionate, and dependable Advanced Youth Treatment Specialists to join our team. This position works in a therapeutic milieu environment serving youth at a State Certified Youth Crisis Stabilization Facility (YCSF) serving male, female and gender non-conforming youth, ages 8-17.

In this role, you will provide structured support, mentorship, supervision, and guidance to youth in a treatment-focused setting. You will play an important role in creating a safe, supportive environment where young people can grow, build confidence, and develop the skills they need to succeed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Providedirect care, supervision, mentorship, and support to youth in a structured treatment environment.
• Buildpositive, professional relationships that encourage trust, accountability,and personal growth.
• Implementindividualized treatment plans, behavioral interventions, and dailyprogramming as directed.
• Supportyouth in developing emotional regulation, communication,conflict-resolution, and independent living skills.
• Monitorbehavior, identify potential safety concerns, and respond appropriately to challenging situations.
• De-escalatebehavioral crises using approved, trauma-informed techniques and established safety procedures.
• Documentdaily activities, behavioral observations, incidents, and progress accurately and promptly.
• Collaboratewith treatment teams, supervisors, families, and other professionals to support individualized goals.
• Maintaina clean, organized, structured, and therapeutic environment.
• Followorganizational policies, confidentiality requirements, licensingstandards, and all applicable regulations.

What You'll Do

• Providedirect care, supervision, mentorship, and support to youth in a structuredtreatment environment.
• Buildpositive, professional relationships that encourage trust, accountability,and personal growth.
• Implementindividualized treatment plans, behavioral interventions, and dailyprogramming as directed.
• Supportyouth in developing emotional regulation, communication,conflict-resolution, and independent living skills.
• Monitorbehavior, identify potential safety concerns, and respond appropriately to challenging situations.
• De-escalatebehavioral crises using approved, trauma-informed techniques and established safety procedures.
• Documentdaily activities, behavioral observations, incidents, and progress accurately and promptly.
• Collaboratewith treatment teams, supervisors, families, and other professionals to support individualized goals.
• Maintaina clean, organized, structured, and therapeutic environment.
• Followorganizational policies, confidentiality requirements, licensingstandards, and all applicable regulations.

What We're Looking For

• Experienceworking with youth, adolescents, behavioral health, residential treatment,or related populations is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or humanservices and a minimum of one year of experience providing mental health servicesto youth ages 8-17 or a High School Diploma or equivalent with workexperience and training equivalent to a bachelor's degree including aminimum of 4 years of experience providing mental health services to youthages 8-17.
• Trained onthe CBRF Registry (Fire Safety, Standard Precautions, First Aid andChoking, Medication Administration) preferred.
• Be atleast 21 years old (at least 2 years older than the oldest resident).
• Strongcommunication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Abilityto remain calm, patient, and professional in stressful or emotionallychallenging situations.
• Acommitment to maintaining appropriate boundaries and treating every youngperson with dignity and respect.
• Abilityto work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strongobservation, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Abilityto meet the physical and other essential requirements of the position,with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
• Willingnessto complete required training and maintain all necessary certifications.

Other Job Information (if applicable):

• Theopportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth.
• Asupportive, team-oriented work environment.
• Professionaldevelopment and opportunities to strengthen your skills.
• Trainingin youth care, behavioral support, crisis prevention, and trauma-informedpractices, as applicable.
• Opportunitiesfor career advancement within the organization.
• Benefitsinclude: paid time off, health insurance, vision insurance, dentalinsurance, retirement plan, 403b and more.

The Ideal Candidate

You are someone who understands that progress takespatience, consistency, and compassion. You can set appropriate boundaries while building meaningful connections, respond to challenging behaviors with professionalism, and celebrate the small victories that lead to lasting change.

You don't just want a job — you want to be part of something that matters.

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status