Treatment Technician - PT

Lad Lake; Dousman (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Free meals when with youth

Casual dress code

Training and pay to learn

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Longevity in a long-standing youth‑or‑

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lad Lake is seeking a Part-Time Treatment Technician in Dousman, WI to support youth facing emotional and behavioral challenges. You will model positive behavior, plan activities, and assist with daily routines in a structured setting.

You will drive agency vehicles as needed, maintain privacy, and complete required documentation. The role requires a high school diploma, a valid license, and empathy for diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 21 years old or older required.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Ability to use a computer and MS Office.
• Patience and trauma-informed care, especially with challenging youth.
• Respect for diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Physical ability to lift at least 30 lbs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Be present for youth, families, and support teams with positive role modeling.
• Plan and lead activities; conduct daily routines in an engaging, structured way.
• Use de-escalation techniques to support youth during tough times.
• Maintain documentation of events and progress.

Skills

Patience & empathy

Trauma-informed care

Cultural sensitivity

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Pool Dousman, WI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1830

Work location is Dousman, WI with Part-Time/Pool opening available!

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+ youth and their families through evidence-based, trauma-informed programs at three Southeast Wisconsin campuses. Our mission is to guide growth; diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to everything.

We're looking 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!

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, building healthy relationships, and teaching 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, GED, or equivalent
• At least 21 years old
• Valid Driver's License and a good record
• Know your way around a computer and MS Office
• Possess patience, understanding & trauma-focused care, especially when things get rough
• Celebrate 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 - $24 an hour, pay is based on education level, years of external experience, Lad Lake years of service, CYC certification
• More $$ for working specific shifts
• 401k plan
• Free meals when you are out with the youth
• Rock your casual clothes
• We'll provide a boatload of training and pay you to learn
• Top-notch personal support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Future Financial Freedom - we're a Student Loan Forgiveness Employer
• Longevity. We're the oldest youth service organization in the state!
• We champion advancement. Lots of our current caregivers 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.

Join the Lad Lake family. Welcome Home!

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