3rd Shift Youth Treatment Specialist (Full-Time)
Why Wedgwood?
Since 1960, Wedgwood Christian Services has been dedicated to boldly taking on the toughest mental health and behavioral health problems in West Michigan. We serve children, teens, families, and adults through residential care, counseling services, and community programs. Join a Trauma-Informed Residential Treatment Team
About the role
We are seeking a 3rd Shift Youth Treatment Specialist to provide overnight care within our residential behavioral health program serving adolescent girls (ages 12-17). Many of the girls in our Cook Claus Program have never experienced consistent safety or stability. As a Youth Treatment Specialist on 3rd shift, you will help create a safe, calm, and structured environment overnight—ensuring residents feel secure while supporting their ongoing growth and stability. Your presence provides consistency and reassurance during critical hours of care.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct routine bed checks (at least every 15 minutes) to ensure resident safety and well-being
- Accurately document bed checks, observations, and resident behaviors
- Maintain a calm, structured, and therapeutic overnight environment
- Serve as a consistent, positive role model and build supportive relationships with residents
- Utilize verbal de-escalation, crisis intervention, and safe physical interventions when necessary
- Support youth in developing social, emotional, and daily living skills
- Assist with basic household responsibilities, including light meal preparation and maintaining a home-like environment
- Administer medications as assigned and support health and wellness needs
- Provide basic first aid and coordinate with medical personnel when needed
- Transport residents as required
- Ensure residents have necessary clothing and personal care items
- Follow all agency and program policies, procedures, and documentation standards
Required Background & Qualifications
- At least 20 years of age
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and safely perform physical interventions when necessary
- Alignment with Wedgwood’s Statement of Faith, vision and values
Preferred Education & Experience
- Social Work (BSW in progress or completed)
- Psychology
- Counseling
- Human Services
- Child Development
- Criminal Justice (youth focus)
- Behavioral Health or related field
- Residential treatment (adolescents or adults)
- Behavioral health or mental health settings
- Juvenile justice or youth-serving programs
- Crisis intervention or trauma-informed environments
- Group homes, inpatient, or community mental health
Compensation & Benefits
- $20.50 - $22.50/hour
- Time-and-a-half pay for hours worked on holidays
- Employer-paid training and re-certification
- 403(b) with employer match
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
- Employer-paid Pet Insurance
- Employer-paid Legal Insurance
- On-site gymnasium & 24-hour wellness center
- Tuition discounts through community partnerships
- Employee Assistance Program
- Beautiful on-campus walking trail