Residential Treatment Specialist

Career Opportunities with Wedgwood Christian Services Careers At Wedgwood Christian Services Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available. 3rd Shift Youth Treatment Specialist (Full-Time) - Residential Behavioral Health 3rd Shift Youth Treatment Specialist (Full-Time) – Residential Behavioral Health Why Wedgwood? Since 1960, Wedgwood Christian Services has been dedicated to boldly taking on the toughest mental health and behavioral health problems in West Michigan. We serve children, teens, families, and adults through residential care, counseling services, and community programs. Join a Trauma-Informed Residential Treatment Team We are seeking a 3rd Shift Youth Treatment Specialist to provide overnight care within our residential behavioral health program serving adolescent boys (ages 14-18). Many of the boys in our Zondervan Program have never experienced consistent safety or stability. As a Youth Treatment Specialist on 3rd shift, you will help create a safe, calm, and structured environment overnight—ensuring residents feel secure while supporting their ongoing growth and stability. Your presence provides consistency and reassurance during critical hours of care. Schedule: 4 weeknights and every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday) Hours: 11pm-7am Compensation: $20.50 - $22.50/hour Generous PTO package Time-and-a-half pay for hours worked on holidays Employer-paid training and re-certification What You’ll Do Working alongside our residential care team, you will: 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 Background & Qualifications Required: 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 Preferred Education: Social Work (BSW in progress or completed) Counseling Human Services Child Development Criminal Justice (youth focus) Behavioral Health or related field Preferred Experience: Residential treatment (adolescents or adults) Behavioral health or mental health settingsJuvenile justice or youth-serving programs Crisis intervention or trauma-informed environments Group homes, inpatient, or community mental health Benefits Include: 403(b) with employer match Medical, dental, and vision coverage Free supplemental virtual PCP care with medical plan Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts Employer-paid short- and long-term disability Life insurance (up to 2x salary) Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer Pet Insurance Legal Insurance On-site gymnasium & 24-hour wellness center Tuition discounts through community partnerships #J-18808-Ljbffr