Youth Treatment Specialist (Part-Time)

Wedgwood Christian Services•Grand Rapids, MI

71d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Working in one of our residential homes alongside our experienced care team, youll implement individual treatment plans tailored to meet the needs of boys and girls ages 10-16 in our program. Youll mentor, join in recreational activities, and create a warm, loving home for teens who need a refuge. The teens who come to live at Wedgwood often have little sense of what a loving home feels like. 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. 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.

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 plans tailored to meet the needs of boys and girls ages 10-16
Mentor residents
Join in recreational activities
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
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.

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