Interim Assistant Supervisor Adolescent Residential Treatment
Listed on 2026-09-18
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Social Work
Youth Support Worker, Mental Health
Interim Assistant Residential Home Supervisor Full Time Residential Behavioral Health Boelkins Program Youth Ages 10 16 Please note This is an interim full time position to provide program support Upon conclusion of the position you would transition back to your previous role internal candidates or have the opportunity to apply to other available positions
Why WedgwoodSince 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
Help Lead a Trauma Informed Residential Treatment TeamWe are seeking an Interim Assistant Home Supervisor to support daily operations within our residential treatment program serving youth ages 10 16 in our Boelkins Program Many of the youth in our Boelkins Program have never experienced consistent safety or stability Healing begins with safety consistency and trusted relationships In this role you will work closely with the Residential Home Supervisor to guide staff support treatment implementation and help maintain a structured therapeutic home environment where youth can build resilience and move toward healing Youll serve as both a mentor to youth and a coach to staff reinforcing trauma informed care promoting consistency and helping ensure high quality treatment and support throughout the home If you are passionate about behavioral health trauma informed residential care staff development and supporting youth impacted by complex trauma we invite you to apply
ScheduleEvery other weekend Saturday Sunday and 4 weekdays a combination of 1st and 2nd shift with 2 administrative days1st shift 7am3pm2nd shift 3pm11pm
Compensationhour
Comprehensive benefits packageWhat Youll Do
- Support oversight of daily operations within the residential home
- Assist in supervising coaching and developing Youth Treatment Specialists
- Oversee staff training progression and support onboarding of new team members
- Provide guidance in implementing individualized treatment plans
- Help maintain a safe structured and therapeutic environment grounded in the Sanctuary Model safety emotional intelligence open communication and social learning
- Serve as a consistent positive role model and mentor to youth
- Provide direct care supervision and support to residents
- Assist with scheduling and staffing coordination to ensure appropriate coverage
- Support goal worker development and training within the program
- Engage in recreational activities and skill building opportunities with youth
- Assist with meal preparation and maintaining a home like environment
- Collaborate with clinical staff and leadership to ensure coordinated care
- Model trauma informed approaches and support staff in applying them consistently
- Ensure adherence to all agency policies procedures and licensing requirements
- A Bachelors degree in a related field from an accredited undergraduate college and a minimum of two 2 years of competent Youth Treatment experience
- or an Associates degree and a minimum of three 3 years of competent Youth Treatment experience
- or a High School diploma and a minimum or four 4 Years of competent Direct Care experience
- At least 20 years of age
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid drivers license
- At least 1 year of teaching training or staff development experience
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and safely perform physical interventions when necessary
- Ability to bend twist and support movement in a residential setting
- Alignment with Wedgwoods Statement of Faith vision and values
- Social Work BSW in progress or completed
- Psychology
- Counseling
- Human Services or related field
- Child Development
- Criminal Justice youth focus
- Behavioral Health or related field
- Experience training or working with adult learners
- familiarity with Microsoft Word and Power Point
- 403b with employer match
- Medical dental and vision coverage
- Free supplemental virtual PCP care with medical plan
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employer paid short and long term disability
- Life insurance up to 2x salary
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness PSLF eligible employer
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Insurance
- On site gymnasium & 24 hour wellness center
- Tuition discounts through community partnerships
- Employee Assistance Program
- Beautiful on campus walking trail
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