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Employment Training Program Specialist/Food Service Aide (Combined Position)

Department: Employment Training
Location: Grand Rapids, MI

*Please note: This position is a combination of 2 different positions. You would be working 24 hours/week in our Employment Training Program, while also providing on-call coverage in our Food Service Department. Please see full job descriptions below.

Employment Training Program (ETP) Specialist Position - Part-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: 24 hours per week. Shift times vary between 9am-8pm Monday-Friday, and every other Saturday.

*This position has the potential to turn into a permanent full-time role next Spring.

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma is required
  • Prior experience working with adolescents and or prior supervisory or teaching experience is preferred
  • 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
  • For transportation purposes must have a valid driver's license
  • Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goals, purposes, and objectives of the agency.

Food Service Aide Position - On-Call Coverage

Under the supervision and directives from the Food Service Supervisor, the Food Service Aide may put away stock from deliveries, assist with food preparations, and performs other kitchen related tasks as assigned.

Hours: Monday- Thursday, 7am-4pm, hours based on department needs.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of a high school diploma required
  • Must have a valid driver’s license
  • ServSafe Certification preferred.
  • Prior experience in food preparation is preferred.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal, purpose and objectives of the agency.

Benefits:

  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • Pet insurance
  • Legal insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
  • Direct deposit
  • Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF
  • Paid Holidays
  • 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

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