Education Specialist; Grand Rapids, MI

Education Specialist (Full-Time)

Working in one of our residential homes alongside our experienced care team, you’ll implement individual treatment and education plans tailored to meet the needs of youth ages 10‑16 in our program. You’ll mentor, join in recreational activities, provide support within a classroom setting, and create a warm, loving home for teens who need a refuge.

Compensation:
We’re starting team members up to $23 per hour with a generous benefits package.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 7 am to 3 pm.

• Assist clients in coming prepared and on time for school.
• Support and encourage students to positively participate and complete all school tasks.
• Assist students in the classroom with academic areas, in conjunction with the teacher.
• Respond to and address student behavioral issues as they arise.
• Consistently meet with the teacher(s) before and after school. Provide the communication link between school personnel and the program staff on a daily basis.
• Document pertinent observations on student’s behavior and successes during school; track re-groups and suspensions.
• Be available to assist other YTS staff in event of shortage and/or crisis.
• Check school sheets for assignments and leave information for YTS to monitor completion.
• Report on education issues at team meetings, providing advocacy and support.
• Assist with milieu coverage, as needed, including before and after school.
• Monitor classroom, enabling teacher to make school contacts and/or do lesson plans (up to 3 hours per week).

• Bachelors required in one of the following disciplines:
  Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Consumer or Community Services, Criminal Justice, Family Ecology, Sociology, Human Services or Education.
• Prior experience working with youth in a classroom setting preferred.
• Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal, purpose and objectives of the agency.