Youth Treatment Specialist (PT)

Wedgwood Christian Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP program

PSLF forgiveness

Free training and re-certification

Gym and wellness center access

College tuition discounts

Job summary

Wedgwood Christian Services in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Youth Treatment Specialist to provide daily care, counsel and supervision within a residential program for adolescents.

Responsibilities include developing treatment programs, monitoring behavior, coordinating with teams, and maintaining records; you may administer medications and transport clients as needed. Requires 21+ and a high school diploma; vaccinations per program; wage starts at $22+ per hour with benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• A high school diploma or equivalent required. Additional education and/or certification in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience supervising adolescents with emotional/behavioral disorders preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Vaccination requirements listed: Varicella, MMR, DTaP/DTap, Influenza as specified.
• Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with agency goals.

Responsibilities

• Strive to create a therapeutic milieu: warmth, empathy and respect.
• Assist in developing, implementing, evaluating client treatment programs; facilitate all programs.
• Observe and monitor client behaviors and hold residents accountable using agency interventions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention techniques (Aegis) and complete required reports.
• Provide a stable, positive role model and maintain a primary helping relationship.
• Oversee health and wellness of clients and arrange appointments; dispense medications as assigned.
• Transport residents to appointments and activities as needed.
• Maintain neat, accurate records and reports for the residential program.
• Support maintenance of a clean, orderly home and supervise residents in duties.
• Participate in supervision and team meetings; provide feedback for evaluations.
• Ensure timely Quality Assurance compliance across duties.
• Observe confidentiality and protect residents' rights.

Skills

Age 21+

Valid driver's license

CPR/First Aid

Non-violent crisis intervention

Record-keeping

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Psychology/Counseling background preferred

Job description

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The Youth Treatment Specialist is responsible for providing daily care, counsel and supervision to the adolescents living within a residential treatment program. Youth Treatment Specialists assist in overseeing the treatment programs of individual residents and managing the daily operations of the residential unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strive to create a therapeutic milieu: an environment marked by warmth, empathy and respect.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of client treatment programs; facilitate, and support all programs, including therapy, employment training, activities, school, transportation, etc.
• Observe and monitor client behaviors and hold residents accountable using the established agency interventions. Serve as a teacher, supporter, and role model in daily interactions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and timely use of non-violent, physical crisis intervention techniques (Aegis) to physically manage residents who are in danger of harming themselves or others. Including the completion of required reports.
• Provide a stable, positive role model for residents; be able to assume an authoritative role while maintaining a primary helping relationship with residents.
• Respect others and understand their needs and feelings, regardless of race, social, ethnic, and religious background; have an attitude and aptitude for providing nurturance, being patient, and accepting others.
• Oversee general health and wellness of clients, including assisting with meals, physical activities, clothing/ personal hygiene supplies, medical, dental, vision, and hygiene care; provide first aid or CPR if required; schedule appointments as assigned.
  • Dispense medications at prescribed intervals as assigned.
• Transport residents to scheduled appointments, activities, work, meetings, etc. as needed.
• Maintain neat, accurate records and reports of all activities carried out in the management of the residential program.
• Support the maintenance of a clean, orderly home; supervise and participate with residents in completing assigned duties and meeting defined housekeeping standards.
• Report all personal and physical property damage to appropriate administrative personnel using established reports and procedures.
• Regular participation in supervision meetings and team meetings for the sharing of ideas, feedback and department planning. Seek and solicit feedback. Provide feedback to the Supervisor for staff evaluations.
• Responsible for timely Quality Assurance compliance as related to employee’s roles and functions.
• Observe professional confidentiality at all times: protect the rights of residents and their families and abide within the guidelines of the agency Confidentiality Policy.
• Other duties as assigned coordinated with the home supervisor, assistant supervisor, or shift supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 21 years of age.
• A high school diploma or equivalent required. Additional education and/or certification in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience supervising adolescents with emotional/behavioral disorders preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Federally funded program requiring the following vaccinations:
  • Varicella: two doses of varicella vaccine (at least 4 weeks apart)
    • OR born in the United States before 1980 with a reported history of chickenpox (verified by an adult present at the time of illness)
    • OR titers indicating varicella immunity
    • OR documentation from healthcare provider verifying previous infection.
  • MMR: Two doses of MMR vaccine (at least 4 weeks apart)
    • OR titers indicating immunity to all three diseases (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)
  • DTaP or DTap
    • Complete primary vaccination series. If primary vaccination series completed in childhood, one DTaP dose in adulthood.
  • Influenza: Single dose annually during flu season.
• Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal, purpose, and objectives of the agency.

Every other weekend, 10-hour shifts rotating from 1st and 2nd shift

Hourly Rate

$22+

BENEFITS:

• A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF
• No-cost, employer paid training and re-certification provided to staff
• Wedgwood is proud to offer a full gymnasium with an attached 24hr wellness center that houses a wide variety of workout equipment. Wedgwood is happy to provide this space to our staff at no cost.
• 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 boldly taking on the toughest problems facing children and families through residential care, counseling services and community programs. Leaning on our faith and core values of integrity, compassion, excellence, and diversity, we tackle the crucial work of supporting and restoring the wellbeing of all those who call West Michigan home.

Mission:

Wedgwood Christian Services extends God's love to youth, adults, and families through professional counseling and educational services.