Youth Treatment Specialist Aide

1 month ago

Grand Rapids, United States Wedgwood Christian Services Full time
Youth Treatment Specialist Aide (Full-Time) - Audere Home

What you'll do

The Youth Treatment Specialist Aide is responsible for administrative duties in the unit as well providing daily care, counsel and supervision to the adolescents living within a community-focused program. This position assists in overseeing the treatment programs of individual residents and managing the daily operations of the residential unit though administrative work as well as supervision of youth ages 16-18 who are preparing for independent or community living.

Compensation + Collaboration

Team members will earn up to $22 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 Aide, you can help instill the compassion, self-worth, 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.

Schedule: 4 weekdays 7am-3pm, and every other weekend rotating between 1st and 2nd shift

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 adolescents with emotional/behavioral disorders preferred.
  • Prior experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Public Federal Loan Student Forgiveness
  • 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
  • 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.

Wedgwood Christian Services
Since 1960, Wedgwood Christian Services has been dedicated to aggressively taking on the toughest problems facing children and families through residential care, counseling services, and community programs. Our goal is to support and help restore the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual well-being of children, adults, and families in our community.

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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