Floating Youth Treatment Specialist, 3rd Shift

Wedgwood Christian Services

. Provide overnight care within a residential behavioral health program serving adolescents ages 10–18 .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeGrand Rapids • Michigan • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $21 - $23 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing overnight care within a residential behavioral health program, utilizing crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques while fostering supportive relationships with adolescents. Proficient in documentation, medication administration, and maintaining a therapeutic environment.

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Crisis InterventionBehavioral Health ExperienceDocumentation StandardsVerbal De-EscalationResidential Treatment Experience

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Hard Skills

Medication AdministrationFirst AidLight Meal PreparationPhysical InterventionsDocumentation

Soft Skills

Positive Role ModelRelationship BuildingCalm Environment Maintenance

Industry Keywords

Residential Behavioral HealthAdolescentsCrisis InterventionTrauma-Informed CareYouth-Serving Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide overnight care within a residential behavioral health program serving adolescents ages 10–18
Conduct routine bed checks at least every 15 minutes to ensure resident safety and well-being
Accurately document bed checks, observations, and resident behaviors
Maintain a calm, structured, and therapeutic overnight environment
Serve as a consistent, positive role model and build supportive relationships with residents
Utilize verbal de-escalation, crisis intervention, and safe physical interventions when necessary
Support youth in developing social, emotional, and daily living skills
Assist with light meal preparation and maintaining a home-like environment
Administer medications as assigned and support health and wellness needs
Provide basic first aid and coordinate with medical personnel when needed
Transport residents as required
Ensure residents have necessary clothing and personal care items
Follow agency and program policies, procedures, and documentation standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 20 years of age
High school diploma or GED
Valid driver's license
Ability to lift 50 lbs. and safely perform physical interventions when necessary
Alignment with Wedgwood's Statement of Faith, vision and values
Preferred education: Social Work (BSW in progress or completed), Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, Child Development, Criminal Justice (youth focus), Behavioral Health or related field
Preferred experience in residential treatment (adolescents or adults)
Preferred experience in behavioral health or mental health settings
Preferred experience in juvenile justice or youth-serving programs
Preferred experience in crisis intervention or trauma-informed environments
Preferred experience in group homes, inpatient, or community mental health

Benefits

Comp & perks

Time-and-a-half pay for hours worked on holidays
Employer-paid training and re-certification
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