Interim Assistant Supervisor (Internal Only)

Wedgwood Christian Services
Wedgwood Christian Services

People & HR, Operations

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Posted on Oct 29, 2026

The Interim Assistant Supervisor is responsible for managing the training needs of a residential program. The Interim Assistant Supervisor will assure all Youth Treatment Specialists receive proper and complete training, serves as a shift supervisor within the residential unit, and assists the Home Supervisor in administrative needs within the home.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • As assigned will maintain the duties and responsibilities of a Youth Treatment Specialist, Shift Supervisor and Goal worker.
  • Provide leadership in the training and professional development of Youth Treatment Specialists; assures all Youth Treatment Specialists receive proper and complete training and exhibit confidence in their skills and knowledge of treatment programming.
    • In cooperation with the Learning Institute, Clinicians and the Home Supervisor, assure that all new staff have a minimum of sixteen (16) hours of home orientation, using a combination of shadow shifts, apprentice shifts, video tapes, and 1:1 communication.
    • Observe the skills of Youth Treatment Specialists, provide teaching, feedback and support as needed, and model professional treatment techniques while working on the residential unit.
    • Oversee the ongoing training of the Youth Treatment Specialists; monitors and follows through with staff that have become delinquent in meeting training requirements as assigned.
    • Assure each Youth Treatment Specialist can apply learned competencies to their area of responsibility.
    • In collaboration with program leadership, plan and implement trainings to address on-going training needs for staff. Provide support in developing training curriculum and leading trainings in collaboration with the Learning Institute.
  • Provide leadership in promoting a therapeutic milieu, an environment marked by caring acceptance, with an appropriate Christian emphasis.
  • Participate in the development of therapeutic programming aimed at teaching clients positive behavior.
  • Understand the treatment needs and the program goals of individual clients, and explain the same to other staff members as appropriate.
  • Suggest agenda items for and assist in the leadership of team meetings, in cooperation with other team members.
  • Assist in the completion of other administrative responsibilities, including:
    • Interview and screen applicants to fill open positions
    • Provide on-call availability to fill open shifts and resolve other staffing problems, on a rotating basis.
  • Regular participation in supervision meetings and team meetings for the sharing of ideas, feedback and department planning.
  • Complete necessary administrative responsibilities within the guidelines of the agency budget.
  • Assist in completing all administrative and management responsibilities of the Home Supervisor in their absence.
  • Responsible for timely Quality Assurance compliance as related to employee’s roles and functions.
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • English speaking required; Spanish speaking high preferred.
  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent required. Additional education and/or certification in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field preferred.
  • Prior experience supervising adolescents with emotional/behavioral disorders preferred
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Federally funded program requiring the following vaccinations:
    • Varicella: two doses of varicella vaccine (at least 4 weeks apart)
      • OR born in the United States before 1980 with a reported history of chickenpox (verified by an adult present at the time of illness)
      • OR titers indicating varicella immunity
      • OR documentation from healthcare provider verifying previous infection.
    • MMR: Two doses of MMR vaccine (at least 4 weeks apart)
      • OR titers indicating immunity to all three diseases (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)
    • DTaP or DTap
      • Complete primary vaccination series. If primary vaccination series completed in childhood, one DTaP dose in adulthood.
    • Influenza: Single dose annually during flu season.
  • Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal, purpose, and objectives of the agency.

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours, rotating weekends, 1st and 2nd shift

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