Education Specialist Aide (Full-Time Temporary)

Wedgwood Christian Services•Grand Rapids, MI

58d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Working in one of our residential homes alongside our experienced care team, youll implement individual treatment and education plans tailored to meet the needs of youth ages 10-16 in our program. Youll mentor, join in recreational activities, provide support within a classroom setting, and create a warm, loving home for teens who need a refuge. Were starting team members up to $23 per hour with a generous benefits package. Youll join a passionate, purposeful, and collaborative team who is committed to doing what it takes to give youth a brighter future. The teens who come to live at Wedgwood often have little sense of what a loving home feels like. As a Wedgwood Education Specialist Aide, you can help instill the compassion, self-worth, and optimism that our residents need to overcome their trauma, addiction, and behavioral concerns. Youll 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 position outcomes. By consistently showing up for our residents, you can help transform lives and have an impact on generations to come. Hours: Monday - Thursday 7am-3pm, and every other weekend rotating between 1st and 2nd shift. Please note: this position will provide temporary additional coverage in the classroom setting. Once classroom coverage is no longer necessary, there is potential for this position to shift to a primarily 2nd shift schedule as a Youth Treatment Specialist or to be considered for other available opportunities. Compensation base rate changes may occur.

Requirements

Applicant must be at least 20 years of age
High school diploma required
Must have a valid drivers license
Ability to pivot, bend, twist and stoop while bearing weight of individuals served.
Willing to pick up third shift hours with advanced notice.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. non-stationary weight through the approved technique is required.
Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal, purpose, and objective of the agency.

Nice To Haves

Additional education and/or certification in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field preferred.
Prior experience supervising at risk youth is preferred

Responsibilities

Implement individual treatment and education plans tailored to meet the needs of youth ages 10-16
Mentor residents
Join in recreational activities
Provide support within a classroom setting
Create a warm, loving home for teens
Build relationships utilizing trauma-informed care techniques
Help residents develop healthy life skills
Teach teens to use their voices for position outcomes

Benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Medical plans with great coverage options
Free supplemental virtual PCP care with medical plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Dental and vision plans
Pet insurance
Legal insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
Competitive time off
Direct deposit
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF
Paid Holidays
Short term disability
Long term disability
Life insurance up to 2x your annual salary
No-cost, employer paid training and re-certification provided to staff
Wedgwood has full gymnasium and state-of-the art 24-hour wellness center filled with a wide variety of workout equipment, available to staff at no cost.
Walking trail that leads around the beautiful campus.
Through community partnerships, Wedgwood employees and in some cases family members, are eligible for application and tuition fee discounts for several local colleges and universities.