Overnight Developmental Care Specialist (3rd Shift) - ABA

Wedgwood; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gymnasium access and 24hr wellness

Wellness center on campus

Walking trail around campus

Job summary

Wedgwood Christian Services seeks a part-time 3rd Shift Developmental Care Specialist to care for adolescent boys with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. You’ll work within VanderArk A Program, coordinating with the BCBA to implement ABA-informed interventions and design engaging overnight activities.

You will help youth build resilience, emotional regulation, and daily living skills while maintaining safety and structure on a 11p–7a shift with weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine bed checks (at least every 15 minutes) to ensure resident safety and well-being.
• Accurately document bed checks, observations, and resident behaviors.
• Maintain a calm, structured, and therapeutic overnight environment.
• Serve as a consistent, positive role model and build supportive relationships with residents.
• Utilize verbal de-escalation, crisis intervention, and safe physical interventions when necessary.
• Support youth in developing social, emotional, and daily living skills.
• Assist with basic household responsibilities, including light meal preparation and maintaining a home-like environment.
• Administer medications as assigned and support health and wellness needs.
• Provide basic first aid and coordinate with medical personnel when needed.
• Transport residents as required.
• Ensure residents have necessary clothing and personal care items.
• Follow all agency and program policies, procedures, and documentation standards.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Applied Behavioral Analysis

Social Work (BSW in progress or completed)

Counseling

Human Services

Child Development

Criminal Justice (youth focus)

Behavioral Health or related field

Job description

Wedgwood Christian Services seeks a part-time 3rd Shift Developmental Care Specialist to care for adolescent boys with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. You’ll work within VanderArk A Program, coordinating with the BCBA to implement ABA-informed interventions and design engaging overnight activities.

You will help youth build resilience, emotional regulation, and daily living skills while maintaining safety and structure on a 11p–7a shift with weekend coverage.