3rd Shift Youth Treatment Specialist (Part-Time)

Wedgwood Christian Services•Grand Rapids, MI

31d•$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 youth ages 15-18 in our program. Youll ensure the safety of each child, and assist in skill preparation for those who are preparing for independent or community living. As a team member, you will earn 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 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: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday), 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 youth ages 15-18
Ensure the safety of each child
Assist in skill preparation for those who are preparing for independent or community living
Mentor residents, building relationships utilizing trauma-informed care techniques
Helping them develop healthy life skills
Teaching teens to use their voices for position outcomes

Benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
Pet insurance
Legal insurance
A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
Direct deposit
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF
Paid Holidays
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.