Youth Treatment Specialist - Trauma-Informed Care

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, 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.