APD – Unaccompanied Minors Programs: Lead & Elevate

Wedgwood Christian Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan with employer  

Health plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Dental and vision plans

Life insurance

No-cost training and recertification

Job summary

Wedgwood Christian Services is seeking an Assistant Program Director for Unaccompanied Minors Programs. You will oversee program operations, supervise Home Supervisors, and help guide policy development at the agency level.

The role requires leadership, supervisory experience, and alignment with the organization’s faith-based mission. Competitive benefits and ongoing training are provided as part of a comprehensive staff program.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science
• Two years of direct Supervisory oversight of a Residential treatment program highly preferred
• Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the agency’s goals
• Competitive time off, health plans, and employer-provided benefits
• Local campus benefits including gym and wellness facilities
• No-cost, employer paid training and re-certification provided to staff

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative oversight of Home Supervisors in supervising direct care staff and programs
• Oversee daily routines, program implementation, and therapeutic milieu across sites
• Serve as liaison between agency administration and program staff for planning and policies
• Monitor program budget, hour banks, supervisor expenses, and resource needs
• Conduct staff evaluations and apply disciplinary procedures with HR as needed
• Support staff within department to fulfill roles and responsibilities
• Attend leadership and planning meetings with directors and other departments
• Ensure compliance with agency policy, government contracts, and licensing requirements
• Lead quality assurance and quarterly reporting activities for the unit
• Provide on-call admin coverage during weekends on a rotating basis

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Policy development

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, sociology, or related behavioral science

High school diploma + 5 years’ social services experience

Job description

Wedgwood Christian Services is seeking an Assistant Program Director for Unaccompanied Minors Programs. You will oversee program operations, supervise Home Supervisors, and help guide policy development at the agency level.

The role requires leadership, supervisory experience, and alignment with the organization’s faith-based mission. Competitive benefits and ongoing training are provided as part of a comprehensive staff program.