3rd Shift Youth Treatment Specialist (Part-Time) | Residential Behavioral Health

Wedgwood Christian Services•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wedgwood Christian Services is seeking a 3rd Shift Youth Treatment Specialist to provide overnight care within their residential behavioral health program serving adolescent boys (ages 14-18). This role is crucial in creating a safe, calm, and structured environment overnight, ensuring residents feel secure and supporting their ongoing growth and stability. The specialist provides consistency and reassurance during critical hours of care. This is a part-time position with a schedule of every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday), with opportunities to pick up additional shifts. The hours are 11pm-7am, with compensation ranging from $20.50 - $22.50/hour, and time-and-a-half pay for hours worked on holidays. Employer-paid training and re-certification are provided.

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)
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
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