Training Program Specialist

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Employment Training Program (ETP) Specialist
- Full-time

Working in our Employment Training Program, you will be serving youth who live in one of Wedgwood's 10 residential homes, as well as youth in the community. You'll 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.

We’re starting team members $18-20 per hour with a generous benefits package. You’ll 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
• Applicant must be at least 20 years of age
• Prior experience working with adolescents and/or prior supervisory or teaching experience is preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s 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.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Medical plans with great coverage options
• Free supplemental virtual PCP care with medical plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Dental and vision plans
• Legal insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive time off
• 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
• No-cost, employer paid training and re-certification provided to staff
• Wedgwood has full gymnasium and state‑of‑the‑art 24‑hour 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.

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 God's love to youth, adults, and families through professional counseling and educational services.

Core Values:
Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Diversity