Employment Training Program Specialist (Full-Time)

Grand Rapids, MI - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 18 - 20

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Employment Training Program (ETP) Specialist- Full-time

Working in our Employment Training Program you will be serving youth who live in one of Wedgwoods 10 residential homes as well as youth in the community. Youll mentor youth ages 15-18 while helping them develop various hands-on and vocational skills in preparation for joining the workforce. Some of these skills include but are not limited to: resume building/interview skills customer service lawn care/landscaping wood working car detailing small engine repair janitorial skills sewing etc.

Hours: Shift times vary between 9am-8pm Monday-Friday and every other Saturday.

Compensation Collaboration

Were starting team members $18-20 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.

Qualifications:

High School diploma is required
Prior experience working with adolescents and or prior supervisory or teaching experience is preferred
Must have a valid drivers license
Lawn care experience preferred
Woodshop/carpentry experience is preferred
The ability to lift at least 50 lbs. of stationary weight is required
The ability to bend twist stoop and bear weight of materials is required
Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goals purposes and objectives of the agency.

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: