Adolescent Recovery Mentor - Residential Behavioral Health

Wedgwood; Grand Rapids (MI); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous PTO package

Time-and-a-half pay for holidays

Employer-paid training and re-certific

Descripción de la vacante

Wedgwood Christian Services in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Youth Treatment Specialist to provide direct care in our residential program for adolescents (ages 12–18). You will collaborate with therapists and case managers to implement individualized treatment plans and create a safe, therapeutic environment grounded in the Sanctuary Model.

You will build mentoring relationships using trauma-informed approaches, using de-escalation techniques, and helping youth develop life skills and resilience.

Formación

• 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

Responsabilidades

• Implement individualized treatment plans with therapists and case managers
• Create and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment grounded in the Sanctuary Model
• Build 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

Conocimientos

Verbal de-escalation

Trauma-informed care

Mentoring

Crisis intervention

Communication

Educación

Social Work (BSW in progress or completed)

Counseling

Human Services

Child Development

Criminal Justice (youth focus)

Behavioral Health or related field

Descripción del empleo

Wedgwood Christian Services in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Youth Treatment Specialist to provide direct care in our residential program for adolescents (ages 12–18). You will collaborate with therapists and case managers to implement individualized treatment plans and create a safe, therapeutic environment grounded in the Sanctuary Model.

You will build mentoring relationships using trauma-informed approaches, using de-escalation techniques, and helping youth develop life skills and resilience.