Developmental Care Specialist (Part-Time)

Developmental Care Specialist (Part-Time) - VanderArk Program

What youll do

Working in one of our residential homes alongside our experienced care team, youll implement individual treatment plans tailored to meet the needs of boys ages 12-18 in our program. Youll mentor, join in recreational activities, and create a warm, loving home for youth who need a refuge.

In addition to supporting normal daily operations of the residential unit, you will coordinate with the Program BCBA to implement focused behavioral intervention based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). You may facilitate social interactions, as well as design and conduct exciting daily small group activities in a fun, engaging environment.

Compensation + Collaboration

Were starting team members 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.

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 Developmental Care 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 : 1 weekday (Tuesday) on 2nd shift and every other weekend, rotating between 1st and 2nd shift.

Qualifications :

• Applicant must be at least 20 years of age
• High school diploma required
• Must have a valid drivers 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.
• 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.

Benefits :

Wedgwood Christian Services

Since 1960, Wedgwood Christian Services has been dedicated to aggressively taking on the toughest problems facing children and families through residential care, counseling services, and community programs. Our goal is to support and help restore the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual well-being of children, adults, and families in our community.

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