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Wedgwood Christian Services

Interim Residential Home Supervisor – Adolescent Behavioral Health

Wedgwood Christian Services

. Lead daily operations of the VanderArk B residential home for adolescent girls ages 12–17 with developmental or intellectual disabilities and/or autism .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeGrand Rapids • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading residential operations for adolescents with developmental or intellectual disabilities, ensuring compliance with licensing standards and fostering a collaborative team culture. Proficient in staff development, performance evaluation, and implementing individualized treatment plans.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Youth Treatment ExperienceLeadership SkillsResidential Treatment ProgrammingTeam CollaborationCompliance Management

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Hard Skills
Staff DevelopmentPerformance EvaluationOnboarding CoordinationIndividualized Treatment PlansQuality AssurancePayroll AdministrationRegulatory ComplianceDocumentation RequirementsCrisis ManagementInterdisciplinary Teamwork
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingCoachingMentoringCommunicationTeam Culture Development
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Drivers License
Industry Keywords
Developmental DisabilitiesIntellectual DisabilitiesTrauma-Informed CareResidential CareTherapeutic EnvironmentContinuous Quality ImprovementCommunity PartnershipsStakeholder EngagementAgency PoliciesYouth Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead daily operations of the VanderArk B residential home for adolescent girls ages 12–17 with developmental or intellectual disabilities and/or autism
  • Supervise, coach, and support Developmental Care Specialists
  • Provide feedback, performance evaluations, and professional development opportunities
  • Coordinate staff onboarding, orientation, and ongoing training
  • Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative team culture
  • Participate in interviewing, hiring, and mentoring employees and interns
  • Partner with clinicians and program leadership to maintain a therapeutic, trauma-informed residential environment
  • Support individualized treatment plans and evidence-based interventions
  • Model effective relationship-building and professional treatment techniques
  • Ensure quality care, safety, structure, and consistency
  • Develop staff schedules and assist with payroll administration
  • Ensure compliance with licensing standards, agency policies, quality assurance expectations, and documentation requirements
  • Monitor training completion, regulatory requirements, inspections, and reporting
  • Oversee the home's physical environment, supplies, nutrition, and maintenance needs
  • Participate in on-call coverage
  • Collaborate with clinical, residential leadership, Human Resources, Learning Institute, Nursing, Education, Recreation Therapy, and other departments
  • Lead and participate in team meetings focused on client care and staff development
  • Build relationships with families, community partners, and external stakeholders
  • Support agency initiatives, utilization efforts, and continuous quality improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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 of four (4) years of competent Direct Care experience
  • Familiarity and identification with basic concepts of residential treatment programming and the role of the Developmental Care Specialist
  • Valid Drivers License
  • 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
  • Some on-call availability

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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