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Wisconsin Community Services

Youth Treatment Specialist. Job in Watertown Gr8Jobs

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A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.

$40,937 / year median in Wisconsin

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Wisconsin Community Services (WISCS.org) seeks a Youth Treatment Specialist in our Community & Social Services department. In this role, you'll support at-risk youth through individualized treatment plans, life-skills coaching, and crisis intervention. You'll collaborate with families, schools, and community partners to promote stability, resilience, and positive outcomes. Our culture is collaborative and community-focused, emphasizing empowerment, inclusion, and sustainable growth. This is an opportunity to impact lives directly while contributing to innovative, justice-oriented programs and enhanced local support services. Responsibilities Provide daily supervision, mentoring, and support to youth in community-based treatment programs, ensuring a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment. Build trusting, professional relationships with youth based on respect, consistency, and positive role modeling. Implement individualized treatment and behavior support plans under the direction of clinical or program supervisory staff. Facilitate skills-building activities focused on social-emotional learning, coping strategies, independent living skills, and prosocial decision-making. Support youth in school attendance, vocational activities, and community engagement, including transportation as needed. Respond calmly and appropriately to crisis situations, using approved de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to maintain safety. Accurately document daily observations, incidents, progress notes, and required reports in a timely and confidential manner. Collaborate with counselors, case managers, educators, families, and community partners to coordinate consistent supports for each youth. Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and trainings to continually improve service quality and outcomes. Advocate for youth needs and strengths, reinforcing their voice and choice within program expectations and community standards. Uphold agency policies, ethical standards, and all applicable regulations related to youth services and confidentiality. Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive workplace culture that reflects Wisconsin Community Services' mission of empowerment and social justice. Required Skills Behavior management with youth Trauma-informed care practices Basic counseling and mentoring Crisis intervention and de-escalation Documentation and case note writing Conflict resolution Group facilitation Cultural humility and sensitivity Time management and organization Verbal and written communication Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams Computer skills (EHR or case management systems, email, basic office software)