Developmental Care Specialist (Part-Time) - VanderArk Program

What you’ll do

Working in one of our residential homes alongside our experienced care team, you’ll implement individual treatment plans tailored to meet the needs of boys and girls ages 12-18 in our program. You’ll mentor, join in recreational activities, and create a warm, loving home for teens 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

We’re starting team members between $18-22 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.

Let’s be honest…

We won’t 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. They’re short on trust and sometimes quick to anger. They’re not used to caring adults who show up day after day.

But you will. You were built for this.

Hours: 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 driver’s 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.
• Willing to pick up third shift hours with advanced notice.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. non-stationary 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
• Pet insurance through Nationwide
• Legal insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
• Direct deposit
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF
• 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.

Wedgwood Christian Services

Since 1960, Wedgwood Christian Services has been dedicated to aggressively taking on the toughest problems facing children and families through residential care, counseling services, and community programs. Our goal is to support and help restore the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual well-being of children, adults, and families in our community.

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