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

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc.; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan (403b)

Job summary

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. is seeking an Advanced Youth Treatment Specialist to support youths in a structured residential treatment environment on 1st and 2nd shifts in Watertown, WI.

The role emphasizes safety, individualized plans, and trauma-informed care, with collaboration across treatment teams and families. The ideal candidate has a background in youth mental health services, strong communication, and the ability to maintain professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or human services, or HS diploma with equivalent experience.
• Experience working with youth ages 8-17 preferred.
• CBRF Registry training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, supervision, mentorship, and support to youth in a structured treatment environment.
• Build positive, professional relationships that encourage trust and growth.
• Implement individualized treatment plans and daily programming as directed.
• Support youth in developing emotional regulation and communication skills.
• Monitor behavior and ensure safety with trauma-informed approaches.
• Document daily activities, observations, incidents, and progress.
• Collaborate with teams, families, and other professionals to support goals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, therapeutic environment.
• Follow policies, confidentiality requirements, and licensing standards.

Skills

Youth care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Crisis de-escalation

Education

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

High School Diploma with equivalent experience

Tools

CBRF Registry training

Job description

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

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

Job Code: 2026-SPECIALI-063

Location: Watertown

Department: Specialized Service Programs

FT/PT Status: Full Time

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care, supervision, mentorship, and support to youth in a structured treatment environment.
• Build positive, professional relationships that encourage trust, accountability, and personal growth.
• Implement individualized treatment plans, behavioral interventions, and daily programming as directed.
• Support youth in developing emotional regulation, communication, conflict-resolution, and independent living skills.
• Monitor behavior, identify potential safety concerns, and respond appropriately to challenging situations.
• De-escalate behavioral crises using approved, trauma-informed techniques and established safety procedures.
• Document daily activities, behavioral observations, incidents, and progress accurately and promptly.
• Collaborate with treatment teams, supervisors, families, and other professionals to support individualized goals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, structured, and therapeutic environment.
• Follow organizational policies, confidentiality requirements, licensing standards, and all applicable regulations.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with youth, adolescents, behavioral health, residential treatment, or related populations is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or human services and a minimum of one year of experience providing mental health services to youth ages 8-17 or a High School Diploma or equivalent with work experience and training equivalent to a bachelor's degree including a minimum of 4 years of experience providing mental health services to youth ages 8-17.
• Trained on the CBRF Registry (Fire Safety, Standard Precautions, First Aid and Choking, Medication Administration) preferred.
• Be at least 21 years old (at least 2 years older than the oldest resident).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional in stressful or emotionally challenging situations.
• A commitment to maintaining appropriate boundaries and treating every young person with dignity and respect.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong observation, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet the physical and other essential requirements of the position, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
• Willingness to complete required training and maintain all necessary certifications.

Why Join Our Team?

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth.
• A supportive, team-oriented work environment.
• Professional development and opportunities to strengthen your skills.
• Training in youth care, behavioral support, crisis prevention, and trauma-informed practices, as applicable.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organization.
• Benefits include: paid time off, health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, retirement plan, 403b and more.

The Ideal Candidate

You are someone who understands that progress takes patience, 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

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