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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:
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