3rd Shift Youth Treatment Specialist (Part-Time) | Residential Behavioral Health
Wedgwood Christian Services · Grand Rapids, MI · 2 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$20.5–$22.5/hrPart-time
About the role
We are seeking a Youth Treatment Specialist to provide direct care within our residential behavioral health program serving adolescents (ages 12–18).
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Qualifications
- Alignment with Wedgwood’s Statement of Faith, vision and values
- PREFERRED EDUCATION: Social Work (BSW in progress or completed), Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, Child Development, Criminal Justice (youth focus), Addiction Studies, Behavioral Health or related field
- PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Residential treatment (adolescents or adults), Behavioral health or mental health settings, Juvenile justice or youth-serving programs, Crisis intervention or trauma-informed environments, Rehabilitation or recovery centers/shelters, Group homes, inpatient, or community mental health
Skills
- Passionate about behavioral health, substance use recovery, trauma-informed residential care, 12-Step Model, youth advocacy, and therapeutic mentorship
Benefits
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
- Pet insurance discount through Nationwide
- Legal Insurance
- Direct deposit
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
Pay
$20.50 - $22.50/hour
Time-and-a-half pay for hours worked on holidays
Schedule
Every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday), 11p-7a with opportunities to pick up shifts
Benefits
- Walking trail that leads around the beautiful campus
- Full gymnasium with an attached 24hr wellness center
- 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