Willow Behavior Specialists

10/31/2026

We had a blast at Hartford Speedway for their trunk or treat and night of destruction! Thank you so much for having us! 🎃🛻

10/31/2026

Thank you to Riverwood for having us at their trick or treat this year! It was such a fun time celebrating with our community. 🧡🎃🧙

10/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to Willow’s Annual Trunk or Treat! 🎃

We had such an amazing turnout and had an absolute blast! We loved seeing all the costumes, smiling faces, and families coming together for a fun evening. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a success! 🍬

We can’t wait to do it again next year! 🧡

10/29/2026

Come join us for our annual sensory friendly Trunk or Treat tomorrow! We would love to see everyone! 🎃

10/12/2026

A HUGE thank you to the St. Joseph Fire Department and Police Department for taking the time to visit our clients and teach them about fire safety! 🚒🚓❤️

We are truly blown away by the kindness, patience, and compassion each one of you showed our clients. You took the time to meet them where they were, answer their questions, and make sure everyone felt comfortable and included.

It means so much to us to have first responders in our community who go above and beyond to make experiences like this so special and accessible for the children we serve.

Thank you for making our kids feel so safe, welcomed, and celebrated. We are so grateful for you! ❤️

09/29/2026

NOW HIRING: Part-Time Van Driver

Willow Behavior Specialists is looking for a dependable and friendly Part-Time Van Driver to safely transport clients to and from our center.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a consistent part-time schedule without committing to a full work week — including someone who may be retired, semi-retired, or simply looking for a few extra hours!
Pay: $16/hour
Schedule: Part-time, Monday–Friday
• Morning routes vary between 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
• Afternoon routes vary between 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
• Exact hours will vary based on client transportation needs
Vehicle: Willow-provided vehicle — no personal vehicle required for client transportation
Requirements:
• Valid Michigan Chauffeur’s License
• Valid Michigan driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Must meet Willow’s auto insurance eligibility requirements
• Ability to pass required background checks and screenings
• Reliable and punctual
• Comfortable safely transporting children with varying support needs
• Able to safely assist clients entering and exiting the vehicle as needed
• Professional and friendly when communicating with clients, families, and Willow staff
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality
• Willingness to complete required transportation and safety training
The right person for this position is someone who is safe, patient, dependable, and enjoys being part of a team.
Interested? Reach out for more information or to apply! 💚
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09/23/2026

We’re growing again!

Willow is looking to add Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy to our offered services, and we’re so excited for what this means for our clients and families!

We’re currently looking for:

Occupational Therapist (OT) — $48–$50/hour
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) — $50–$55/hour

Both full-time and part-time positions are available!

We’re looking for people who love working with kids, value collaboration, and want to be part of the supportive, child-centered environment we’re continuing to build at Willow.

Know someone who might be a good fit? Tag them or share this post!

Apply here:

SLP Application: https://forms.gle/7Nopavz2C1P5oxCM7

OT Application: https://forms.gle/qNTbHPPU6L8nL4fG7

Come grow with us! 🌿

09/23/2026

🎃✨ Family Fun Alert!✨🎃
Mark your calendars for Trick-or-Treat 2026!
Riverwood's Council for Change will be hosting an-indoor Trick or Treating event at Riverwood Center.

📍 Location: Riverwood Center Building 1 – Main Entrance
📅 Date: October 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00-5:00pm

Put on your best costumes and bring the whole family for candy, laughs, and spooky fun. 🦇👻
A safe way to celebrate Halloween with your community. 🍬

08/16/2026

We love! Book with Little Reds Cake Pops for your events! 🩵

A little something sweet for the willow behavior team! 🌿

07/28/2026

The Return to School webinar series takes place over four Wednesdays at noon, starting July 29! Register today at https://tinyurl.com/ReturnTS2026

Join our team of Regional Parent Mentors to chat about how to prepare your family for the new school year. Let's explore some things that work for us and might help your family have a smoother start to the new school year.

📅 July 29
Picture This! Developing Your Student Snapshot
A student snapshot shares your child’s interests, strengths, and needs with their IEP team and other staff who support them. Join us to discuss format possibilities, relevant information to include, and the benefits of working with your child to create a student snapshot that can help them self-advocate.
📅 August 5
Start Strong! Communication that Supports Your Child
When partnering with your child’s school team, strong communication skills can make all the difference. This engaging, hands-on webinar focuses on building effective communication skills with real-life scenarios and practical strategies.
📅 August 12
Prepare with Flair! Back to School with an IEP
Join our Parent Mentors as we dive into best practices for preparing ourselves, our children, and our IEP team for the new school year. We will explore ways to organize, calm nerves, get excited, and set expectations for our best year yet!
📅 August 19
Executive Functioning - What, When, and How
Join us to learn more about what executive functioning is, when support can be put in place, how to shift your thinking to support your loved one. Walk away with tips and tricks to make your life and school day more manageable and set up for success.

Register at https://tinyurl.com/ReturnTS2026
Full details at https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/rts-2026/
One registration allows you to attend all the webinars in the series.