Interim Developmental Care Specialist – Weekends Only

Wedgwood Christian Services

. Provide direct care within a residential behavioral health program serving adolescent girls ages 12–17 with developmental disabilities .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeGrand Rapids • Michigan • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $21 - $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct care within a residential behavioral health program, utilizing trauma-informed approaches and applied behavior analysis principles to support adolescent girls with developmental disabilities. Capable of implementing individualized treatment plans, facilitating social interactions, and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.

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Applied Behavior AnalysisCrisis Intervention TechniquesTrauma-Informed CareBehavioral Health DocumentationMentoring Relationships

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Hard Skills

Behavioral InterventionIndividualized Treatment PlansMedication AdministrationPhysical Wellness SupportDaily Living Skills Training

Soft Skills

Emotional Regulation SupportHealthy CommunicationProblem-Solving SkillsRelationship BuildingResilience Building

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Residential TreatmentBehavioral HealthYouth-Serving ProgramsCrisis InterventionTrauma-Informed Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct care within a residential behavioral health program serving adolescent girls ages 12–17 with developmental disabilities
Show up as a stable, caring adult to help youth build resilience, practice emotional regulation, and envision a future beyond trauma
Support normal daily operations of the residential unit
Coordinate with the Program BCBA to implement focused behavioral intervention based on applied behavior analysis principles
Facilitate social interactions and design and conduct daily small-group activities
Implement individualized treatment plans with therapists and case managers
Create and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment grounded in the Sanctuary Model
Build consistent mentoring relationships using trauma-informed and relationship-based approaches
Utilize verbal de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques
Model and teach healthy communication, problem-solving, and daily living skills
Support life skills, self-worth, and positive identity formation
Engage in structured recreational and skill-building activities
Administer medications as assigned and support physical wellness routines
Document and maintain accurate behavioral health records
Transport residents to appointments, school, court, or community activities as needed

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: Applied Behavioral Analysis; Social Work (BSW in progress or completed); Psychology; Counseling; Human Services; Child Development; Criminal Justice (youth focus); Addiction Studies; Behavioral Health or related field
Preferred experience in residential treatment, ABA therapy, behavioral health or mental health settings, juvenile justice or youth-serving programs, crisis intervention or trauma-informed environments, rehabilitation or recovery centers/shelters, and group homes, inpatient, or community mental health

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Generous PTO package
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