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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 ). Youth Treatment Specialist - 3rd Shift - Bakari Job Code:2021-SPECIALI-032 Location:Milwaukee Department:Specialized Service Programs FT/PT Status:Full Time Job Responsibilities: Youth Treatment Specialist 3rd Shift Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) Specialized Services Program - Bakari Youth Residential Center Position Summary: Exciting opportunity to work in a therapeutic milieu environment serving youth at State licensed residential care center serving male youth, ages 13-17. The Youth Treatment Specialist embraces working one to three with youth teaching skills and empowering youth through a 6-month treatment program. Youth treatment specialists provide supervision of the youth and are responsible for implementing the daily schedule of activities. This includes teaching and role modeling skills, providing group educational activities, recreational activities, educational support, and serving as role model for youth. Essential Functions: Serve as a treatment specialist in the milieu supporting therapeutic interactions by coaching skill use throughout 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 identity. Use motivation and engagement strategies to encourage youth involved in systems such as the Division of Youth and Family Services and Department of Children and Families to participate in treatment programming and involvement in program activities. Following safety and suicide protocols and completing required checks while youth are sleeping to ensure supervision. Conduct room searches to ensure un-allowed items are not within youth\'s possession. Assist with preparing bedrooms following discharge and new admissions. Always provide active sight and sound supervision to youth and families with a 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... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Vet) ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/926C969820A14DA5