Residential Youth Treatment Technician (FT)
Company: Lad Lake Inc
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
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 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! What a
day in the life of a Treatment Tech 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 * 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
physically to keep everyone safe. 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 * Medical,
Dental, Life Insurance, STD, LTD Benefits * Paid Time Off (up to 16
days annually to start) * Holiday pay (up to 8 days) * Tuition
reimbursement * More $$ for working specific shifts * 401k plan to
save for the future * Free meals when you're hanging out with the
youth * Rock your casual clothes at work * We'll offer 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 Federal 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 Come join the Lad Lake family. Welcome Home!
Keywords: Treatment Technicians, Treatment Specialist, Social
Service, Human Services, Residential Counselor, Social Services,
Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Social Work, Child Welfare,
Youth Advocate, Social Service Aide, Social Service Worker, Social
and Human Service Assistant, Youth Worker, Human Service Worker,
Treatment Technicians, Treatment Specialist Compensation details:
18-24 Hourly Wage PI2cdae46174df-29400-37613693
Keywords: Lad Lake Inc, Wauwatosa , Residential Youth Treatment Technician (FT), Social Services , Milwaukee, Wisconsin
