Positive Behavior Support Specialist – Dousman Campus

Who We Are Lad Lake is a COA-accredited, nonprofit, independent organization serving kids and families across Wisconsin. With over 1,200 youth and their families benefiting from our trauma-informed programs, we are committed to guiding growth and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all we do.

Our mission is to help youth reach their potential and live responsibly. Our dedicated team works to empower students, helping them build essential skills to overcome challenges and thrive.

We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals who want to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people. If you're dedicated to supporting youth facing emotional, behavioral, and educational challenges, this could be the perfect fit for you!

What a day in the life of a Positive Behavior Support Specialist Supervisor looks like:

• Foster a positive, professional school environment that promotes student success.
• Provide direct support to staff and students facing behavioral challenges in the classroom.
• Guide and coach students in developing effective coping strategies to succeed in school.
• Supervise and support the Lakewood Aides in implementing classroom interventions.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff in team meetings to develop and implement intervention strategies.
• Ensure smooth transitions for students between classes, school, and residential units.
• Utilize standardized communication techniques, including radio communication, to ensure student and staff safety.
• Provide faculty and staff with self-care breaks when needed.
• Train and mentor staff in Positive Behavior Support strategies, Trauma-Informed Care, and other best-practice intervention strategies.
• Maintain a safe and secure school environment, including handling situations where students leave the building or premises.
• Collect and analyze data on behavioral interventions, including tracking progress in the Re-Focus Room.
• Initiate and implement special program schedules for students in collaboration with school leadership.

What you bring to the table:

• A passion for working with youth and a commitment to helping them succeed.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED (bachelor’s degree in education or a human services-related field preferred).
• At least three years of experience working with youth with Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities (EBD) in educational, residential, or alternative youth programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and manage time effectively.
• A trauma-informed approach with patience, empathy, and the ability to model positive behaviors.
• Physical ability to engage with active youth, including lifting up to 30 lbs and, in rare cases, safely intervening in crisis situations.

What we bring to the table (FT):

• $22-$25/hour, with opportunities for experience or education-based increases.
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, STD, LTD Benefits.
• Paid Time Off (up to 16 days annually to start).
• Holiday pay (up to 8 days).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401k plan profit sharing for your future.
• Free meals while working with youth.
• Casual dress code – wear what makes you comfortable!
• Personal and professional development opportunities (we’ll pay you to learn!).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for additional support.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Employer.
• Longevity – We’re Wisconsin’s oldest youth service organization!
• Advancement opportunities – Many of our leaders started in entry-level roles and grew into management positions.
• A servant-leadership culture – Our leaders are here to support you so you can best serve our youth.

Come join the Lad Lake family. Welcome home!

The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on education, experience, and other job-related factors.