Residential Youth Treatment Technician (FT)

About the role

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 Southeastern Wisconsin campuses. Our mission is to guide growth; diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to everything. We're looking for sharp, conscientious, 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!

Responsibilities

• Be there for the youth, their families, and other support teams – 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.
• Keeping track of what’s happening and completing appropriate documentation.
• Giving rides in agency vehicles for community activities.
• Protecting youth by honoring privacy practices.

Requirements

• At least a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 21 years old.
• Proficiency with computers and MS Office.
• Patience, understanding, and trauma‑focused care, especially when things get rough.
• Ability to celebrate different cultures, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Ability to be physically engaged and lift at least 30 lbs; may need to intervene physically to keep everyone safe in rare cases.

Pay

$18 - $24 per hour (pay based on education level, years of external experience, Lad Lake years of service, CYC certification).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, STD, LTD.
• Paid Time Off (up to 16 days annually to start).
• Holiday pay (up to 8 days).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Additional pay for working specific shifts.
• 401(k) plan.
• Free meals when working with youth.
• Casual dress at work.
• Training provided and paid for learning.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness employer.
• Opportunities for advancement (many caregivers move into Unit Manager, Campus Supervisor, Teacher, etc.).
• Longest‑standing youth service organization in the state.