Youth Treatment Specialist (PT)

Wedgwood Christian Services • Grand Rapids, MI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Treatment Specialist is responsible for providing daily care, counsel and supervision to the adolescents living within a residential treatment program. Youth Treatment Specialists assist in overseeing the treatment programs of individual residents and managing the daily operations of the residential unit.

Requirements

• English speaking required; Spanish speaking preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Federally funded program requiring the following vaccinations: Varicella: two doses of varicella vaccine (at least 4 weeks apart) OR born in the United States before 1980 with a reported history of chickenpox (verified by an adult present at the time of illness) OR titers indicating varicella immunity OR documentation from healthcare provider verifying previous infection.
• MMR: Two doses of MMR vaccine (at least 4 weeks apart) OR titers indicating immunity to all three diseases (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)
• DTaP or DTap Complete primary vaccination series. If primary vaccination series completed in childhood, one DTaP dose in adulthood.
• Influenza: Single dose annually during flu season.
• Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal, purpose, and objectives of the agency.

Nice To Haves

• Additional education and/or certification in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience supervising adolescents with emotional/behavioral disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strive to create a therapeutic milieu: an environment marked by warmth, empathy and respect.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of client treatment programs; facilitate, and support all programs, including therapy, employment training, activities, school, transportation, etc.
• Observe and monitor client behaviors and hold residents accountable using the established agency interventions.
• Serve as a teacher, supporter, and role model in daily interactions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and timely use of non-violent, physical crisis intervention techniques (Aegis) to physically manage residents who are in danger of harming themselves or others. Including the completion of required reports.
• Provide a stable, positive role model for residents; be able to assume an authoritative role while maintaining a primary helping relationship with residents.
• Respect others and understand their needs and feelings, regardless of race, social, ethnic, and religious background; have an attitude and aptitude for providing nurturance, being patient, and accepting others.
• Oversee general health and wellness of clients, including assisting with meals, physical activities, clothing/ personal hygiene supplies, medical, dental, vision, and hygiene care; provide first aid or CPR if required; schedule appointments as assigned.
• Dispense medications at prescribed intervals as assigned.
• Transport residents to scheduled appointments, activities, work, meetings, etc. as needed.
• Maintain neat, accurate records and reports of all activities carried out in the management of the residential program.
• Support the maintenance of a clean, orderly home; supervise and participate with residents in completing assigned duties and meeting defined housekeeping standards.
• Report all personal and physical property damage to appropriate administrative personnel using established reports and procedures.
• Regular participation in supervision meetings and team meetings for the sharing of ideas, feedback and department planning.
• Seek and solicit feedback.
• Provide feedback to the Supervisor for staff evaluations.
• Responsible for timely Quality Assurance compliance as related to employee’s roles and functions.
• Observe professional confidentiality at all times: protect the rights of residents and their families and abide within the guidelines of the agency Confidentiality Policy.
• Other duties as assigned coordinated with the home supervisor, assistant supervisor, or shift supervisor.

Benefits

• A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
• Direct deposit
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF
• No-cost, employer paid training and re-certification provided to staff
• A full gymnasium with an attached 24hr wellness center that houses a wide variety of workout equipment.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED