Wedgwood Christian Services-posted 4 months ago
Part-time
Grand Rapids, MI
101-250 employees
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

Working in one of our residential homes alongside our experienced care team, you'll implement individual treatment plans tailored to meet the needs of boys ages 14-17 in our program. You'll ensure the safety of each child, and manage tasks that create a warm, loving home for kids who need a refuge. As a Wedgwood Youth Treatment Specialist, you can help instill the compassion, self-worth, and optimism that our residents need to overcome their trauma, addiction, and behavioral health issues. You'll work alongside our expert clinical care team to mentor residents, building relationships utilizing trauma-informed care techniques, helping them develop healthy life skills, and teaching teens to use their voices for positive outcomes. By consistently showing up for our residents, you can help transform lives and have an impact on generations to come.

  • Implement individual treatment plans for boys ages 14-17.
  • Ensure the safety of each child in the residential home.
  • Manage tasks that create a warm, loving home environment.
  • Mentor residents and build relationships using trauma-informed care techniques.
  • Help residents develop healthy life skills.
  • Teach teens to use their voices for positive outcomes.
  • Applicant must be at least 20 years of age.
  • High school diploma required.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Ability to pivot, bend, twist and stoop while bearing weight of individuals served.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. non-stationary weight through approved techniques.
  • Willingness to pick up third shift hours with advanced notice.
  • Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal, purpose, and objective of the agency.
  • Additional education and/or certification in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field preferred.
  • Prior experience supervising at-risk youth is preferred.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
  • Pet insurance.
  • Legal insurance.
  • A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program.
  • Direct deposit.
  • Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • No-cost, employer paid training and re-certification provided to staff.
  • Access to a full gymnasium and state-of-the-art 24-hour wellness center at no cost.
  • Walking trail around the beautiful campus.
  • Tuition fee discounts for several local colleges and universities through community partnerships.
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