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

Wedgwood Christian Services•Grand Rapids, MI

52d•$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 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. 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. 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: 4 weeknights & every other weekend, 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
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
Medical Plans with great coverage options
Free supplemental virtual PCP care with medical plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Dental and Vision plans
Pet insurance
Legal insurance
A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
Competitive paid time off
Direct deposit
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF
Paid Holidays
We also offer a variety of employer paid benefits for full time staff
Short term disability
Long term disability
Life insurance up to 2x your annual salary
No-cost, employer paid training and re-certification provided to staff
Wedgwood has full gymnasium and state-of-the art 24-hour wellness center filled with a wide variety of workout equipment, available to staff at no cost.
Walking trail that leads around the beautiful campus.
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.