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3rd Shift Floating Youth Treatment Specialist (Full-Time) | Residential Behavioral Health

L3

wedgwood christian servicesGrand Rapids, MI12 days ago

$20.50 - $22.50/hour

Occupations

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersMental Health CounselorsSubstance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

Industries

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse CentersResidential Mental Health and Substance Abuse FacilitiesChild and Youth Services
3rd Shift Floating Youth Treatment Specialist (Full-Time) | Residential Behavioral HealthSince 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 TeamWe are seeking a 3rd Shift Floating Youth Treatment Specialist to provide overnight care within our residential behavioral health program serving adolescents (ages 10-18). Many of the youth in our 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. If you are passionate about behavioral health, trauma-informed residential care, and making a meaningful impact through consistency and support, we invite you to apply.
Schedule: 4 weeknights and every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday), 11pm-7amCompensation:$20.50 - $22.50/hour 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 GEDValid 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)
Psychology CounselingHuman Services Child Development Criminal Justice (youth focus) Behavioral Health or related field
Preferred Experience:
  • Residential treatment (adolescents or adults)
  • Behavioral health or mental health settings
  • Juvenile 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
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Beautiful on-campus walking trail
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Level

JuniorL3

Salary

$20.50 - $22.50/hour

Location

Grand Rapids, MI

Occupation

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Industry

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

Posted

12 days ago

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