Youth Care Specialist
4 days ago
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
- 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
- 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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