Trauma-Informed Residential Care Specialist

Wedgwood; Grand Rapids (MI); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous PTO package

Time-and-a-half pay for holidays

Employer-paid training and re-certific

Résumé du poste

Wedgwood Christian Services in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Developmental Care Specialist to provide direct care in our VanderArk B Program for adolescent girls (12-17). You will implement individualized treatment plans with therapists, create a safe, therapeutic environment, and support trauma-informed, relationship-based care.

The role includes coordinating with the BCBA, leading small group activities, transporting residents, and documenting records.

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.

Responsabilités

• Implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with therapists and case managers.
• Create and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment grounded in the Sanctuary Model.
• Build mentoring relationships using trauma-informed, 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 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.

Connaissances

Verbal de-escalation

Trauma-informed care

Behavioral health

Safety planning

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Applied Behavioral Analysis

Social Work (BSW in progress or completed)

Counseling

Human Services

Child Development

Description du poste

Wedgwood Christian Services in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Developmental Care Specialist to provide direct care in our VanderArk B Program for adolescent girls (12-17). You will implement individualized treatment plans with therapists, create a safe, therapeutic environment, and support trauma-informed, relationship-based care.

The role includes coordinating with the BCBA, leading small group activities, transporting residents, and documenting records.