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WISCONSIN COMMUNITY SERVICES INC Youth Treatment Specialist Bakari in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
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? Login Now Start Over with Job Search Wisconsin Community Services is an ). Youth Treatment Specialist - Bakari Job Code:2021-SPECIALI-031 Location:Milwaukee Department:Residential Treatment Center FT/PT Status:Full Time Job Responsibilities: Youth Treatment Specialist Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) Specialized Services Division - Bakari Youth Residential Care 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. 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 educational model. 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... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Vet) ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/22164C65B5594C10