Wedgwood Christian Services · 1 day ago
Youth Treatment Specialist (Part-Time)
Grand Rapids, MI
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22.50/hr - $22.50/hrWedgwood Christian Services is dedicated to supporting and restoring the wellbeing of children and families through various programs. The Youth Treatment Specialist will work in a residential home implementing individual treatment plans for youth aged 16-18, ensuring their safety and assisting in skill preparation for independent living.
CommunitiesHealth CareNursing and Residential Care
Responsibilities
Strive to create a therapeutic milieu: an environment marked by warmth, empathy and respect
Provide a stable, positive role model for residents, while maintaining a primary helping relationship with residents
Support behavior-management efforts through timely use of verbal de-escalation, crisis-intervention techniques, and non-violent physical interventions when necessary for safety
Instruct residents in social, physical, and daily living skills by interacting with them in routine daily interactions
Assure residents maintain good physical health by supporting and encouraging residents in planned physical activities
Assure residents receive adequate nutrition. Assist in meal preparation; for certain programs may assist with menu planning and food purchases as assigned
Dispense medications at prescribed intervals as assigned
Assure residents receive adequate medical, dental, vision, and hygiene care; provide first aid or CPR if required; schedule appointments as assigned
Transport residents to scheduled appointments, activities, work, meetings, etc. as needed
Maintain neat, accurate records and reports of all activities carried out in the management of the residential program
Know and support all agency policies and procedures and all policies and procedures of the program to which they are assigned
Qualification
Required
Applicant must be at least 20 years of age
High school diploma required
Must have a valid driver's license
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
Preferred
Additional education and/or certification in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field preferred
Prior experience supervising at risk youth is preferred
Benefits
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
Pet insurance discount through Nationwide
Legal Insurance
Direct deposit
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
Wedgwood is proud to offer a full gymnasium with an attached 24hr wellness center that houses a wide variety of workout equipment. Wedgwood is happy to provide this space to our staff at no cost.
Walking trail that leads around the beautiful campus.
Company
Wedgwood Christian Services
Wedgwood Christian Services offers residential care, counseling services, and community programs.
Founded in 1960
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Belinda DeHaven
Admin Coordinator to CEO
Daniel Gowdy, Ed.D.
President and CEO
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