Developmental Care Specialist Full-Time
Developmental Care Specialist Full-Time
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Developmental Care Specialist (FullTime) VanderArk Program
What youll do
Working in one of our residential homes alongside our experienced care team youll implement individual treatment plans tailored to meet the needs of boys ages 1218 in our program. Youll ensure the safety of each child and manage tasks that create a warm loving home for kids who need a refuge.
In addition to supporting normal daily operations of the residential unit you will coordinate with the Program BCBA to implement focused behavioral intervention based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). You may facilitate social interactions as well as design and conduct exciting daily small group activities in a fun engaging environment.
Compensation Collaboration
Were starting team members up to $22 per hour with a generous benefits package. Youll join a passionate purposeful and collaborative team who is committed to doing what it takes to give youth a brighter future.
Lets be honest...
We wont sugarcoat this. Some days are going to be tough. Those in our care have been abused and neglected have histories of mental health challenges and some are involved in the juvenile justice system. Their trauma is real. Theyre short on trust and sometimes quick to anger. Theyre not used to caring adults who show up day after day.
But you will. You were built for this.
Hours: 4 weekdays and every other weekend rotating between 1st and 2nd shift.
Qualifications:
- Applicant must be at least 20 years of age
- High school diploma required
- Must have a valid drivers license
- Additional education and/or certification in Psychology Social Work Counseling or a related field preferred.
- Prior experience supervising at risk youth is preferred
- Ability to pivot bend twist and stoop while bearing weight of individuals served.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. nonstationary weight through the approved technique is required.
- Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal purpose and objective of the agency.
Benefits:
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Lowcost medical plans with great coverage options
- Holistic dental and vision plans
- Pet insurance
- Legal insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
- Competitive time off
- Direct deposit
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF
- Paid Holidays
- We also offer a variety of employer paid benefits for full time staff
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
- Life insurance up to 2x your annual salary
- Nocost employer paid training and recertification provided to staff
- Wedgwood has full gymnasium and stateofthe art 24hour wellness center filled with a wide variety of workout equipment available to staff at no cost.
- Walking trail that leads around the beautiful campus.
- 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 Gods love to youth adults and families through professional counseling and educational services.
Core Values: Integrity Compassion Excellence and Diversity
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
