Treatment Technician - PT

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Free meals

Casual attire

Training and development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Student loan forgiveness

Career advancement

Long tenure

Job summary

Lad Lake is a COA-accredited nonprofit serving youth and families in Southeast Wisconsin. We’re looking for a Treatment Technician to join our pool in Dousman, WI, on a part-time basis, to support youth facing emotional and behavioral challenges.

You’ll model positive behavior, plan activities, use de-escalation techniques, document progress, and help with safe transportation. We value patience, trauma-informed care, and respect for diverse backgrounds, with opportunities for growth and training.

Qualifications

• At least a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 21 years or older with a valid driver’s license.
• Comfort with computers and MS Office; strong communication.
• Ability to engage respectfully with youth and families.

Responsibilities

• Be there for youth, families, and support teams; model behavior and teach life skills.
• Plan and lead activities; conduct daily routines in a structured way.
• Guide youth using verbal de-escalation techniques; provide support.
• Document progress and track ongoing activities.
• Provide rides in agency vehicles for community activities.
• Protect youth privacy and follow privacy practices.

Skills

Empathy

Trauma-informed care

Patience

Team collaboration

Positive role modeling

De-escalation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Pool Dousman, WI, US

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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