Interim Assistant Supervisor

Wedgwood Christian Services; Grand Rapids; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Manitoba is seeking an Interim Assistant Supervisor to oversee operations in a residential home for youth aged 12-17. This full-time role involves supporting staff, implementing treatment plans, and providing mentorship. Candidates must have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and the ability to lift weight. Join a passionate team dedicated to fostering healing and development for at-risk youth through compassionate care and structured programs.

Benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Medical Plans

Paid holidays

Gym and wellness center access

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Experience in working with adult learners preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee training of Youth Treatment Specialists.
• Provide daily care, counsel, and supervision to youth.
• Assist with scheduling in the Crossroads home.

Skills

Residential treatment experience

Teaching/training experience

Computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint)

Education

High school diploma

Education in Psychology, Social Work or Counseling

Job description

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Interim Assistant Supervisor (Full-Time)

Interim Assistant Residential Home Supervisor - Riebel (Full-Time)

As an Interim Assistant Residential Home Supervisor, you’ll work closely with our Residential Home Supervisor and dedicated care team to ensure a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment for girls ages 12-17 living in our program. You’ll help oversee daily operations of the home, support staff in implementing individualized treatment plans, and step in as a mentor and role model for clients. By fostering consistency, accountability, and compassion, you’ll play a key role in helping youth heal and grow.

We\'re offering $23-$25 per hour with a comprehensive 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.

Many of the teens who enter our program have never experienced a safe or supportive home. As an Assistant Residential Home Supervisor, you’ll help create that space. Working hand-in-hand with our clinical team, you’ll model trauma-informed care, guide staff through daily challenges, and support residents in developing emotional regulation, healthy boundaries, and life skills. Your leadership helps set the tone for the home—building trust, stability, and hope. By showing up with empathy and consistency, you’ll make a lasting impact on the lives of our youth.

Hours: Full-Time (40 hours): 4 weekdays and every other weekend, a combination of 1st and 2nd shift

Please note: This is an interim full-time position to provide program support during a transition period.

Qualifications:

• Applicant must be at least 20 years of age
• High school diploma required
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• At least one year of residential treatment experience required.
• Knowledge and experience in working with adult learners preferred, and at least one year teaching/training experience required.
• Computer skills working with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint preferred.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee training progression of Youth Treatment Specialists in the residential program.
• Oversees goal worker training within the program.
• Assists with scheduling in the Crossroads home.
• Providing daily care, counsel, and supervision to youth in the residential program.
• Assisting in overseeing the treatments programs of individual residents and managing operations of the residential unit.
• Participation in recreational activities when they are scheduled.
• Meal preparation in the residential home.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Medical Plans with great coverage options
• Free supplemental virtual PCP care with medical plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Dental and Vision plans
• Legal insurance
• A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive paid time off
• 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