3rd Shift Youth Treatment Specialist (Part-Time) | Residential Behavioral Health
About The Position
Wedgwood Christian Services is seeking a Youth Treatment Specialist to provide direct care within their residential behavioral health program serving adolescent girls (ages 12-17) in the Cook Claus Program. This specialized program focuses on girls healing from trafficking and sexual trauma. The role involves being a stable, caring adult who helps youth build resilience, practice emotional regulation, and envision a future beyond trauma. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about behavioral health, trauma-informed residential care, human trafficking, youth advocacy, and therapeutic mentorship.
Requirements
- At least 20 years of age
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and safely perform physical interventions when necessary
- Alignment with Wedgwood's Statement of Faith, vision and values
Nice To Haves
- Social Work (BSW in progress or completed)
- Psychology
- Counseling
- Human Services
- Child Development
- Criminal Justice (youth focus)
- Addiction Studies
- Behavioral Health or related field
- Residential treatment (adolescents or adults)
- Behavioral health or mental health settings
- Juvenile justice or youth-serving programs
- Crisis intervention or trauma-informed environments
- Rehabilitation or recovery centers/shelters
- Group homes, inpatient, or community mental health
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine bed checks (at least every 15 minutes) to ensure resident safety and well-being
- Accurately document bed checks, observations, and resident behaviors
- Maintain a calm, structured, and therapeutic overnight environment
- Serve as a consistent, positive role model and build supportive relationships with residents
- Utilize verbal de-escalation, crisis intervention, and safe physical interventions when necessary
- Support youth in developing social, emotional, and daily living skills
- Assist with basic household responsibilities, including light meal preparation and maintaining a home-like environment
- Administer medications as assigned and support health and wellness needs
- Provide basic first aid and coordinate with medical personnel when needed
- Transport residents as required
- Ensure residents have necessary clothing and personal care items
- Follow all agency and program policies, procedures, and documentation standards
Benefits
- Time-and-a-half pay for hours worked on holidays
- Employer-paid training and re-certification
- 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
- Full gymnasium with an attached 24hr wellness center
- Walking trail
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
