Activity Treatment Specialist

2 days ago


Grand Rapids, United States Wedgwood Christian Services Full time
Activity Treatment Specialist (FT) - Audere Program
What you'll do

Working in one of our residential homes alongside our experienced care team, you'll plan and organize activities that align with the treatment plans tailored to meet the needs of youth ages 16-18 in our program.

Additionally, you'll mentor clients, teach staff how to engage in therapeutic and fun activities, and create a warm, loving home for teens who are preparing for independent or community living.

Compensation + Collaboration

We're starting team members at up to $23 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: Monday - Thursday 1-9pm; every other weekend rotating between 1st and 2nd shift.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college as well as one year of relevant experience is preferred.
    • -Or- High school diploma with two years of related experience required.
  • Prior experience working with adolescents with in providing activity treatment services is required.
  • Experience working with individuals with emotional/behavioral disorders is preferred.
  • Possess demonstrated skills in various leisure time activities (i.e. arts and crafts, music, sports, camping, etc.)
  • For transportation purposes, must have a valid driver's license
  • Subscription to Wedgwood Christian Services statement of faith and agreement with the goals, purpose, and objectives of the agency.
Benefits:
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • Low-cost medical plans with great coverage options
  • Holistic dental and vision plans
  • Pet insurance
  • Legal insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
  • Competitive time off
  • Direct deposit
  • Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF
  • Paid Holidays
  • We also offer a variety of employer paid benefits for full time staff
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Life insurance up to 2x your annual salary
  • 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

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