Developmental Care Specialist (Full-Time) | Residential Behavioral Health

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Developmental Care Specialist (Part-Time) | Residential Behavioral Health VanderArk B Program | Girls Ages 12–17 | Specialized program for girls with developmental disabilities 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. Join a Trauma-Informed Residential Treatment Team We are seeking a Developmental Care Specialist to provide direct care within our residential behavioral health program serving adolescent girls (ages 12–17). Many of the boys in our VanderArk B Program have never experienced consistent safety or stability. As a Developmental Care Specialist, you will show up daily as a stable, caring adult — helping youth build resilience, practice emotional regulation, and envision a future beyond trauma. In addition to supporting normal daily operations of the residential unit, you will coordinate with the Program BCBA to implement focused behavioral intervention based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). You may facilitate...