When answering questions, focus on giving clear, direct responses that highlight your experience and impact. Avoid vague answers. Instead – use specific examples to show how your skills and actions made a difference.
Counseling Services
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Autism Center for Child Development
Wedgwood Christian Services’ Autism Center for Child Development provides comprehensive early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI), focused based intervention, and social skills groups for children with autism spectrum disorders.
Counseling Services
Wedgwood offers a unique continuum of care for children, teens, families, and adults. From the support of outpatient counseling to more specialized and intensive programs to meet the needs of a family coping with a crisis or trauma, our dedicated clinicians have the expertise and skills to offer compassionate and effective treatment. As part of our goal to offer integrated care, psychiatric services are also available.
Employment Training Program
Wedgwood’s Employment Training Program (ETP) is an optional program for teens in Wedgwood’s Residential Program, as well as the Grand Rapids community, to gain valuable life and job skills. Student employees work for community clients offering services such as car detailing, landscaping and lawn services, upholstery, and building wood shop products.
The Manasseh Project
Wedgwood’s Manasseh Project is an outreach ministry of Wedgwood Christian Services that is dedicated to ending the sexual exploitation of young men and women in West Michigan and surrounding areas; through community and professional education, collaboration advocacy and treatment to individuals who have experienced sexual and commercial exploitation.
Positive Youth Development
The Positive Youth Development (PYD) and Prevention Services are part of Wedgwood Christian Services’ comprehensive approach to behavioral health. The mission of Wedgwood’s PYD programs is to encourage broad public acceptance and support of the avoidance of risky behaviors, including sexual activity, alcohol, tobacco and other drug use among youth.
Residential Programs for Youth
There may be times in a child’s or teen’s life when daily activities and relationships become too difficult to manage, sometimes because of trauma experienced, sometimes due to mental health issues, sometimes due to cognitive processing difficulties, sometimes due to the pull of substance use.
Residential treatment allows youth to focus on understanding themselves and making life changes that haven’t previously been possible. Intensive intervention provided by staff on a 24-hour basis can succeed when other options have failed.
Youth at Wedgwood will explore the emotions behind their behaviors, address their impulses by learning new coping skills, and learn about healthy choices. They will receive continuous support and guidance from trained and qualified staff. There is an emphasis on grace-based treatment, showing kindness and compassion while training, guiding,
and directing.
Substance Use Treatment
Our substance use disorder services provide an atmosphere of support for adults and teens to examine the results of their substance use. The primary goal is to help individuals take the next step in their recovery. Motivational interviewing is a major component in the earlier stages of treatment. Later stages of treatment focus on creating a new lifestyle, coping with triggers and urges, and maintaining a strong commitment to recovery.
Supportive Environment
Professional Growth
Purposeful Work
invest. inspire. impact
The individuals who come to Wedgwood are not defined by their struggles—they’ve simply faced difficult circumstances. They need support, guidance, and a stable environment to heal and grow. Every person who serves at Wedgwood plays an integral role in helping others navigate challenges, find hope, and build a brighter future. Your presence has the power to transform lives, break generational cycles of trauma, and help families heal.
I love working at Wedgwood. I love that I’m able to empower and help make a difference in the lives of hurting and abused children. I have been told by many that they have never had structure and redirecting and how much it helped.
Lelar, Residential Team Member
I love being able to help people work through their issues and become better individuals.
Mike, Residential Team Member
Caring for children in the residential foster care system is some of the noblest, most rewarding work a person can do. Wedgwood Christian Services provides ample opportunities to put good into the world that needs it.
Justin, Residential Supervisor
interview etiquette
Be on time
Aim to arrive 5–10 minutes early, whether in-person or online.
Greet Warmly
A smile, eye contact, and a polite introduction go a long way.
Be Present
Listen actively and avoid distractions.
Be honest and concise
Answer questions clearly, and don’t be afraid to pause before responding.
Thank your interviewers
Following up can show your continued interest in the position.
Dress to Impress
Have a clean professional outfit that fits the job.
Research on wedgwood
Check out our website, Youtube channel, or other social channels to gain a better understanding of how your interests and passions align with our mission.
Interview Tips
A little preparation goes a long way. Here's some tips on how to have a strong interview:
Understand the Question
- Listen carefully and ensure you understand what is being asked. If unclear, politely ask for clarification (e.g., “Could you elaborate on what you mean by…?”).
Use the star method
- (S)ituation: Briefly describe the context or background.
- (T)ask: Explain the specific challenge or goal.
- (A)ction: Detail the steps you took to address the situation.
- (R)esult: Share the outcome and any positive impact.
Be specific and concise
Connect to the role
Tie your answers back to the job description and company values. Emphasize how your experience makes you a strong fit.
Close the loop
Finish your answers with a clear takeaway or lesson learned.
Example: “This experience strengthened my ability to adapt quickly and collaborate across teams, which aligns well with the collaborative environment at your company.”
Practice Active Listening
Stay engaged and attentive to the interviewer’s reactions. Adjust your responses if needed based on their follow-up cues.
Prepare Questions
Have thoughtful questions ready about the company, team, or role.
Example: “Can you describe the team’s collaboration style?”
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YOUR PRESENCE HAS PURPOSE.
Offered Opportunities
Community Services
Wedgwood helps children and families learn to live healthy, fulfilling, and hope-filled lives through professional counseling, education and prevention services.
Residential Treatment
Our unique programs provide children and teens a safe place to live and grow with the specialized treatment they need.
Internships
We offer a variety of internship opportunities for both undergraduate and masters level applicants. Opportunities include counseling/clinical (SUD and
TF-CBT), direct care, events, human resources, IT, and marketing.
Training Programs
The Wedgwood Institute offers continuing education to staff and community professionals who work with at-risk children and families, addressing a wide variety of topics, and providing opportunities to learn and network.
Interview
ETIQUETTE
Be on time
Aim to arrive 5–10 minutes early, whether in-person or online.
Greet Warmly
A smile, eye contact, and a polite introduction go a long way.
Be Present
Listen actively and avoid distractions.
Be honest and concise
Answer questions clearly, and don’t be afraid to pause before responding.
Thank your interviewers
Following up can show your continued interest in the position.
Dress to Impress
Have a clean professional outfit that fits the job.
Research on wedgwood
Check out our website, Youtube channel, or other social channels to gain a better understanding of how your interests and passions align with our mission.
Interview Tips
A little preparation goes a long way. Here's how to prepare for your interview.
Understand the Question
- Listen carefully and ensure you understand what is being asked. If unclear, politely ask for clarification (e.g., “Could you elaborate on what you mean by…?”).
Use the star method
- (S)ituation: Briefly describe the context or background.
- (T)ask: Explain the specific challenge or goal.
- (A)ction: Detail the steps you took to address the situation.
- (R)esult: Share the outcome and any positive impact.
Be specific and concise
When answering questions, focus on giving clear, direct responses that highlight your experience and impact. Avoid vague answers. Instead – use specific examples to show how your skills and actions made a difference.
Connect to the role
Tie your answers back to the job description and company values. Emphasize how your experience makes you a strong fit.
Close the loop
Finish your answers with a clear takeaway or lesson learned.
Example: “This experience strengthened my ability to adapt quickly and collaborate across teams, which aligns well with the collaborative environment at your company.”
Practice Active Listening
Stay engaged and attentive to the interviewer’s reactions. Adjust your responses if needed based on their follow-up cues.
Prepare Questions
Have thoughtful questions ready about the company, team, or role.
Example: “Can you describe the team’s collaboration style?”
Residential Treatment Homes
Our unique programs provide children and teens a safe place to live and grow with the specialized treatment they need.
Audere
Our Transitional Living Program. This program fills a crucial gap in the continuum of care for teens completing residential treatment who still need support before moving into independent living, foster care, or reuniting with family. Serves ages 15-18.
Antonini - Crossroads
Serves lower cognitive functioning adolescent males (ages 12-15) with histories of abuse/neglect and sexual behavior issues.
Boelkins
Serves adolescents (ages 10-16) who have been victims of abuse/ neglect, or have histories of mental health or behavioral issues. During their placements, clients typically learn the skills they need to live within a family unit.
Cook Claus
Serves adolescent females (ages 13-18) who have been victims of human trafficking, commercial exploitation, or sexual abuse.
Nuevo Amanecer
Serves males who are unaccompanied minors (ages 13-17) without an identified adult sponsor. This program focuses on education, communication, and teaching transferable daily living skills. Spanish speaking candidates are encouraged to apply.
Riebel
Serves adolescent females (ages 13-18) who have been victims of abuse/neglect or have histories of mental health issues or have involvement in the criminal justice system.
VanderArk "A" & "B"
Serves adolescents (ages 13-18) with developmental disabilities who are verbal or non-verbal and lower functioning cognitively, socially, and behaviorally. It also serves individuals on the autism spectrum and focuses their treatment on functional communication and daily living skills by using applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy). This home has both a female and male side to the program.
VanAndel - Summit
Serves adolescents (ages 12-18) with histories of substance abuse. This program uses the 12-step recovery method.
Zondervan
Serves adolescent males (ages 14-18) who have been victims of abuse/neglect, or have histories of mental health issues, or involvement in the criminal justice system.
The advantages of working at Wedgwood:
Supportive Environment
Professional Growth
Purposeful Work
We care about those who care.
full-time employees receive:
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid time off
- Pet Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life & AD insurance
- 403B retirement plan
- On campus gym access
- Short and long term disability
- On-going training & development
- Free virtual visits through MiPArtner Health
- Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Accounts
- Application/tuition fee discounts for local colleges/universities
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF, a locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program