Youth Care Specialist

4 days ago


Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Wedgwood Christian Services Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Developmental Care Specialist to join our team at Wedgwood Christian Services. As a key member of our residential care team, you will play a vital role in providing individualized support and care to girls aged 12-18 in our program.

Key Responsibilities
  • Implement individualized treatment plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each child
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of each child, managing tasks that create a warm and loving home environment
  • Coordinate with the Program BCBA to implement focused behavioral interventions based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA)
  • Facilitate social interactions and design engaging daily activities in a fun and supportive environment
  • Collaborate with the care team to provide comprehensive support and care to each child
Requirements
  • High school diploma required; additional education and/or certification in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field preferred
  • Prior experience supervising at-risk youth is preferred
  • Ability to pivot, bend, twist, and stoop while bearing the weight of individuals served
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. non-stationary weight through the approved technique
  • 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
  • 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 a 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


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