3rd Shift Youth Treatment Specialist (Part-Time)

Job Description

Job Description

3rd Shift Youth Treatment Specialist (PT) - Boelkins Program

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 boys and girls ages 10-18 in our program. 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

As a team member, you will earn 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 Youth Treatment Specialist, you can help instill the compassion, selfworth, 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 : Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday), 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 :

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.

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