Overnight Youth Crisis Stabilization Specialist

Graceworks Lutheran Services; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Community Services in Watertown operates a State Certified Youth Crisis Stabilization Facility for youth ages 8-17. The Youth Treatment Specialist 3rd Shift provides a safe overnight milieu, conducts bed checks, monitors suicide protocols, and supports daily living activities.

You will work with a Lead Youth Treatment Specialist to deliver evidence-based care (DBT, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing) and ensure proper documentation, meals, and program activities align with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year experience serving children with mental health needs preferred.
• CBRF Registry training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform third shift room checks and ensure youth are safe and asleep.
• Follow safety protocols including suicide risk management and safety plans.
• Support youth with activities of daily living and reinforce positive coping skills.
• Apply evidence-based practices such as DBT, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing.
• Interact professionally with youth and families and document observations in the electronic system.
• Assist with meals, programming materials, and daily building tasks.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Teamwork

Multicultural Sensitivity

Adaptability

Empathy

Trauma Informed Care

Job description

Wisconsin Community Services in Watertown operates a State Certified Youth Crisis Stabilization Facility for youth ages 8-17. The Youth Treatment Specialist 3rd Shift provides a safe overnight milieu, conducts bed checks, monitors suicide protocols, and supports daily living activities.

You will work with a Lead Youth Treatment Specialist to deliver evidence-based care (DBT, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing) and ensure proper documentation, meals, and program activities align with