Assistant Residential Home Supervisor (Full-Time) – Residential Behavioral Health

Crossroads Program | Boys Ages 12–17 | Specialized program for boys healing from problematic sexualized behaviors

Why Wedgwood?

Since 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 Team

We are seeking an Assistant Home Supervisor to support daily operations within our residential treatment program serving adolescent boys ages 12-17 in our Crossroads Program.

Many of the boys in Crossroads have experienced significant trauma, including problematic sexualized behaviors or sexual abuse. 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.

You’ll 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 Good Lives Model rehabilitation, we invite you to apply.

Schedule:

• Every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday) and 4 weekdays, a combination of 1st and 2nd shift with 2 administrative days
  • 1st shift: 7am–3pm
  • 2nd shift: 3pm–11pm

Compensation:

• $23.00-$25.00/hour
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous PTO package
• Time-and-a-half pay for hours worked on holidays
• Employer-paid training and re-certification

What You’ll Do

Working alongside our residential leadership and multidisciplinary team, you will:

• 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

Background & Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited undergraduate college, and a minimum of two (2) years of competent Youth Treatment experience
  • –or- an Associate’s 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
• Familiarity and identification with basic concepts of residential treatment programming and the role of the Youth Treatment Specialist.
• Prior experience providing leadership, and working with interdisciplinary teams preferred.
• Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal, purpose and objectives of the agency.

Benefits Include:

• 403(b) 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