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High School Diploma/GED

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Unspecified

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Services is an ). Youth Treatment Specialist - Jefferson County Youth
Residential Program (3rd Shift) Job Code:2023-SPECIALI-032
Location:Watertown Department:Specialized Service Programs FT/PT
Status:Full Time Job Responsibilities: Youth Treatment Specialist 3rd
Shift Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) Specialized Services Program -
Jefferson County Youth Crisis Stabilization Facility Position Summary:
Exciting opportunity to work in a therapeutic milieu environment serving
youth at State certified Youth Crisis Stabilization Facility serving
youth, ages 10-17. The Youth Treatment Specialist embraces working with
one to three youth teaching skills and empowering youth during a mental
health crisis. Youth treatment specialists provide supervision of the
youth and are responsible for ensuring safety of youth during sleeping
hours. Essential Functions: Serve as a treatment specialist in the
milieu supporting therapeutic interactions by coaching skill use
throughout activities, modeling appropriate behavior, teaching and
reinforcing use and generalization of skills. Perform third shift room
checks per policy and follow clinical recommendations for safety such as
suicide protocol, involving mobile crisis, and utilizing safety planning
and protocols.. Conduct room searches, complete laundry, building
cleaning and supporting inventory process. Use evidence-based best
practices for youth with mental health, substance use and life
needs.This includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma informed
care, motivational interviewing, youth centered, and culturally reverent
approaches while celebrating youth\'s development and identity. Use
motivation and engagement strategies to encourage youth involved in
systems such as the court services and Department of Children and
Families to participate in treatment programming and involvement in
program activities. Always provide active sight and sound supervision to
youth and families with complex needs. Assess youth behavior for risk to
self and others or behavioral changes within the treatment milieu and
communicate with supervisory and/or clinical staff regarding appropriate
support as needed. Perform milieu management and coaching with youth
experiencing emotional dysregulation and/or crisis according to their
treatment plans including one-on-one support for the plan for extra
help. Calmly and responsibly respond during crisis situations and
intervene to de-escalate using trained and approved methods and
techniques of verbal and physical intervention to maintain safety in the
environment. Interact with youth in a professional, positive and
therapeutic manner according to policy, procedure, training and
agency\... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity
Employer (M/F/Disability/Vet) \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
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