Life Skills, Youth Treatment Specialist

Wedgwood Christian Services

. Provide direct support and life skills education to youth ages 15–18 in the Audere residential transitional living program .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeGrand Rapids • Michigan • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $22 - $24 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing life skills education and support to youth, focusing on budgeting, interpersonal relationships, and post-secondary education planning. Capable of conducting assessments and facilitating group meetings while fostering a positive and empowering environment.

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Life Skills EducationYouth SupportAssessment ConductingCommunity Partnership DevelopmentConflict Resolution Facilitation

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Hard Skills

BudgetingBankingPublic TransportationCredit MaintenanceSocial SkillsJob SearchingMedication ManagementTutoringFinancial Aid ApplicationsPost-Secondary Education Planning

Soft Skills

Interpersonal RelationshipsPositive Role ModelCommunicationTeam CollaborationConflict Resolution

Industry Keywords

Quality Assurance ComplianceLife Skills TrainingYouth DevelopmentTransitional Living ProgramCommunity Resources

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct support and life skills education to youth ages 15–18 in the Audere residential transitional living program
Provide at least four hours of weekly life skills training on budgeting, banking, public transportation, credit maintenance, social and socio-sexual skills, community involvement, etiquette and manners, interpersonal relationships, networking, job searching, and community resources
Conduct initial, quarterly, and post assessments on independent living skills for each youth
Facilitate life skills activities covering conflict resolution, anger management, medication management, and tutoring
Support post-secondary education planning, college or vocational school applications, and financial aid applications
Facilitate group meetings based on approved curriculum and state requirements at least once per week
Provide life skills education training to staff as needed
Serve as a positive role model and cultivate an environment promoting high self-esteem
Develop and maintain community partnerships supporting youth life skills development
Attend team meetings
Express ideas, suggestions, and concerns through established channels
Ensure timely Quality Assurance compliance
Maintain regular, predictable, and reliable attendance and work schedule
Perform other duties as assigned

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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
Employee Assistance Program
On-site gymnasium & 24-hour wellness center
Beautiful on-campus walking trail
Tuition discounts through community partnerships