Job Description
Job Description
3rd Shift Floating Youth Treatment Specialist (Full-Time) - Residential Programming
What you’ll do
Working in one of our residential homes alongside our experienced care team, you’ll implement individual treatment plans tailored to meet the needs of girls and boys ages 10-18 in our programs. You’ll ensure the safety of each child, and manage tasks that create a warm, loving home for kids who need a refuge.
Compensation + Collaboration
We’re starting team members at up to $22.50 per hour with a generous benefits package. You’ll join a passionate, purposeful, and collaborative team who is committed to doing what it takes to give youth a brighter future.
Where healing begins.
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. You’ll 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.
Qualifications :
Applicant must be at least 20 years of age
High school diploma required
Must have a valid driver’s license
Additional education and / or certification in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field preferred.
Prior experience supervising at risk youth is preferred
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.
Benefits :
Wedgwood Christian Services
Since 1960, Wedgwood Christian Services has been dedicated to boldly taking on the toughest problems facing children and families through residential care, counseling services and community programs. Leaning on our faith and core values of integrity, compassion, excellence, and diversity, we tackle the crucial work of supporting and restoring the wellbeing of all those who call West Michigan home.
Mission : Wedgwood Christian Services extends God's love to youth, adults, and families through professional counseling and educational services.
Core Values : Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Diversity
Specialist 3Rd Shift • Grand Rapids, MI, US