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JOB REQUIREMENTS: To apply for this position, scroll down to the bottom of this page and click the button that reads: \"APPLY NOW\" Returning Applicant? Wisconsin Community Services is an ). Lead Youth Treatment Specialist (Bakari) Job Code:2024-SPECIALI-008 Location:Milwaukee Department:Residential Treatment Center FT/PT Status:Full Time Job Responsibilities: Lead Youth Treatment Specialist Specialized Services Division - Bakari Youth Residential Care Center Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) WCS is a nonprofit human services organization that works with individuals to overcome adversity. We believe that all services should be person-centered, strength-based, trauma-informed and culturally competent. We seek compassionate, highly motivated, talented candidates to join our dedicated staff. Position Summary: The Lead Youth Treatment Specialist provides two essential roles within the Residential Care Center. The first role is being responsible for direct care, nurturing and supervision of youth to ensure their needs met. The second role is to lead shifts, ensure staff are trained and meeting the needs of the youth, and all staff are following the policies/procedures of the Residential Care Center. Responsible for supervising and managing the shift such as implementing the daily schedule of activities, group educational activities, recreational activities, follow up individually with youth, serve as a mentor and role model for youth. Essential Functions: Youth Treatment Specialist Duties: Work in the milieu supporting therapeutic interactions by coaching skill use through daily activities, modeling appropriate behavior, teaching and reinforcing use and generalization of skills through a token economy system. Use evidence-based best practices for youth with mental health, substance use and life needs. This includes the innovative Integrated Treatment Model (ITM) including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma informed care, motivational interviewing, youth centered, and culturally reverent approaches while celebrating youth\'s development and diversity. Co-facilitate Dialectical Behavior Therapy groups and other group topics pertaining to healthy relationships, fatherhood, independent living skills, substance use education, and cultural identity development curriculums. Organize, participate, and monitor scheduled activities for youth (one-to-three) engaging them in specific activities both on-site and off-site programming including but not limited to various clubs, school, art activities, recreation, community outings, and field trips. Support youth\'s education by serving as a learning coach in the classroom on-site and at school through an interactive, and competency-based education model. Provide sight and sound supervision to youth and families with complex needs. Maintain youth and family confidentiality within all written and verbal... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Vet) ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/7E283881D3C54D01