Youth Treatment Specialist (Full-Time) - VanAndel-Summit Program

What youll do:

The Youth Treatment Specialist is responsible for providing daily care, counsel and supervision to the adolescents living within the VanAndel-Summit residential home. This program provides services for substance abuse recovery for male and female adolescents ranging in age from 12-18 years old.

Compensation Collaboration

Were starting team members between $18-$22 per hour with a generous benefits package. Youll join a passionate, purposeful, and collaborative team who is committed to doing what it takes to give youth a brighter future.

Lets be honest

We wont sugarcoat this. Some days are going to be tough. Those in our care have been abused and neglected, have histories of mental health challenges, and some are involved in the juvenile justice system. Their trauma is real. Theyre short on trust and sometimes quick to anger. Theyre not used to caring adults who show up day after day.

But you will. You were built for this.

Hours: 4 weekdays 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 drivers license

* 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 weight of individuals served.

* Willing to pick up third shift hours with advanced notice.

* Ability to lift 50 lbs. non-stationary weight through the approved technique is required.

* 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 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 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