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Wedgwood Christian Services lists this Youth Treatment Specialist (Full-Time) (Weekends Only) opportunity in grand rapids, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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VanAndel-Summit Program | Co-Ed Ages 12–17 | Specialized program for youth healing from substance use.
Why Wedgwood?
Since 1960, Wedgwood Christian Services has been dedicated to boldly taking on the toughest mental health and behavioral health problems in West Michigan. We serve children, teens, families, and adults through residential care, counseling services, and community programs.
Join a Trauma-Informed Residential Treatment Team
We are seeking a Youth Treatment Specialist to provide direct care within our residential behavioral health program serving adolescents (ages 12–18). Many of the youth in our Summit Program have never experienced consistent safety or stability. As a Youth Treatment Specialist, you will show up daily as a stable, caring adult — helping youth build resilience, practice emotional regulation, and envision a future beyond trauma.
If you are passionate about behavioral health, substance use recovery, trauma-informed residential care, 12-Stop Model, youth advocacy, and therapeutic mentorship , we invite you to apply.
Schedule:
Hours (Full-Time): Friday-Sunday, 12 hour shifts, fixed start-time between 7a-9a
Compensation:
$20.50 - $22.50/hour
Generous PTO package
Time-and-a-half pay for hours worked on holidays
Employer-paid training and re-certification
What You'll Do
Working alongside our multidisciplinary treatment team, you will:
Implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with therapists and case managers
Create and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment grounded in the Sanctuary Model® (safety, emotional intelligence, open communication, and social learning)
Build consistent, mentoring relationships using trauma-informed and relationship-based approaches
Utilize verbal de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to support behavioral regulation
Model and teach healthy communication , problem-solving, and daily living skills
Support youth in developing life skills, self-worth, and positive identity formation
Engage in structured recreational and skill-building activities
Administer medications as assigned and support physical wellness routines
Document and maintain accurate records in alignment with behavioral health standards
Transport residents to appointments, school, court, or community activities as needed
Background & Qualifications
Required:
At least 20 years of age
High school diploma or GED
Valid driver's license
Ability to lift 50 lbs. and safely perform physical interventions when necessary
Alignment with Wedgwood's Statement of Faith, vision and values
Preferred Education:
Social Work (BSW in progress or completed)
Counseling
Human Services
Child Development
Criminal Justice (youth focus)
Behavioral Health or related field
Preferred Experience:
Residential treatment (adolescents or adults)
Behavioral health or mental health settings
Juvenile justice or youth-serving programs
Crisis intervention or trauma-informed environments
Rehabilitation or recovery centers/shelters
Group homes, inpatient, or community mental health
Benefits Include:
403(b) with employer match
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Free supplemental virtual PCP care with medical plan
Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
Life insurance (up to 2x salary)
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
Pet Insurance
Legal Insurance
On-site gymnasium & 24-hour wellness center
Tuition discounts through community partnerships
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Worksite address
grand rapids, MI, 49528, US
Who can apply
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