3rd Shift Floating Youth Treatment Specialist (Part-Time)

Wedgwood Christian Services • Grand Rapids, MI

37d • $23

About The Position

3rd Shift Floating Youth Treatment Specialist (Part-Time) - Residential Programming What youll do Working in one of our residential homes alongside our experienced care team, youll implement individual treatment plans tailored to meet the needs of girls and boys ages 10-18 in our programs. Youll ensure the safety of each child, and manage tasks that create a warm, loving home for kids who need a refuge. Compensation + Collaboration Were starting team members at up to $22.50 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. Where healing begins. The teens who come to live at Wedgwood often have little sense of what a loving home feels like. As a Wedgwood Overnight Floating 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. 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: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday), 11pm-7am.

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.
• 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 plans tailored to meet the needs of girls and boys ages 10-18
• Ensure the safety of each child
• Manage tasks that create a warm, loving home for kids who need a refuge
• Mentor residents, building relationships utilizing trauma-informed care techniques
• Helping them develop healthy life skills
• Teaching teens to use their voices for position outcomes

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
• Pet insurance discount through Nationwide
• Legal Insurance
• Direct deposit
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Wedgwood is proud to offer a full gymnasium with an attached 24hr wellness center that houses a wide variety of workout equipment. Wedgwood is happy to provide this space to our staff at no cost.
• Walking trail that leads around the beautiful campus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees