Shift Supervisor (Full-Time) | Transitional Living Program

Shift Supervisor (Full-Time) – Transitional Living Program: Audere Program | Youth Ages 15-18 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. Lead a Trauma-Informed Residential Treatment TeamWe are seeking a Shift Supervisor to provide direct care and on-shift leadership within our residential transitional living program serving adolescents (ages 15-18). Many of the youth in our Audere Program have never experienced consistent support or stability As a Shift Supervisor, you will serve as both a mentor to youth and a leader to staff—ensuring consistency in care, guiding daily operations, and supporting a therapeutic environment grounded in trauma-informed practices. You will play a critical role in maintaining structure, coaching staff, and ensuring high-quality care on every shift. If you are passionate about building life skills, trauma-informed care, youth advocacy, and therapeutic mentorship, we invite you to apply.

Schedule: 4 weekdays (primarily 2nd shift) and every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday, rotating 1st/2nd shift)1st shift: 7am–3pm2nd shift: 3pm–11pmCompensation:$22-$24/hour Comprehensive benefits package 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 multidisciplinary treatment team, you will:

• Provide direction to direct care staff during assigned shifts
• Coordinate staff assignments to ensure appropriate coverage and effective treatment support
• Ensure completion of all shift responsibilities, including documentation, medication administration, and scheduled programming
• Support and guide staff in implementing individualized treatment plans
• Provide real-time coaching, feedback, and mentorship to promote staff development and team cohesion
• Assist with onboarding and training of new staff as assigned
• Create and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment grounded in the Sanctuary Model® (safety, emotional intelligence, open communication, and social learning)
• Build consistent, mentoring relationships with youth using trauma-informed and 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 developing 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
• Support residents’ health needs, including first aid response and coordination of medical care
• Transport residents to appointments, school, work, or community activities as needed
• Document and maintain accurate records in alignment with behavioral health standards
• Ensure adherence to all agency policies, procedures, and licensing requirements
• Background & Qualifications