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 at the center of 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 for you!
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
- Keepingwhat's of whats 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 physically intervene to keep everyone safe.
What we bring to the table:
- $18 to $20 an hour, with opportunities for extra experience or educational based bumps
- 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 + profit sharing to save for the future
- Free when youre hanging out with the youth
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- Well offer a boatload of training and pay you to learn
- Top-notch personal support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Future Financial Freedom - were a Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Employer
- Longevity. Were 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!
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Compensation details: 18-24 Hourly Wage
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