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Youth Worker

1 month ago


Highland Park, United States Spectrum Human Services Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout the Role

We seek responsible individuals to work with young people aged 12 to 20 in a highly secure setting. Successful candidates are great communicators with a passion for helping young people to meet their individual goals and contribute to a positive peer community. The starting pay rate is commensurate with relevant experience.

  • What we offer
    • Health Insurance (BCN Medical, Dental, Vision),
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Vision
    • 403(b) with employer match
    • $25,000 Life Insurance,
    • Short-term Disability,
    • Holiday Pay (10 Holidays, including Juneteenth),
    • Paid Time Off.
    • Advancement opportunities.

The youth in this program may receive individual counseling emphasizing personal accountability and restorative justice. The youth worker develops professional relationships with the youth and serves as a mentor.

Youth Workers supervise, guide, and ensure a safe and secure environment that fosters personal development for young people assigned to detention or long-term treatment in Spectrum’s highly secure facilities. Our facilities are licensed by the State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and comply with all Child Welfare licensing requirements.

Youth Workers in our facilities provide a highly structured, treatment-focused experience for young people who benefit from positive role models who can mentor them toward improved decision-making and accountability. Youth Workers develop positive professional relationships while mentoring young people and play a vital role in preparing youth for their next placement or their return to the community.

Must meet the following requirements

Minimum of HS Diploma or GED Must complete and return a record of no findings on the DHHS Central Registry Clearance, a criminal history background check free of felony convictions, a physical examination which indicates satisfactory health status free from communicable diseases including TB, and physical ability to perform the functions of this job description with or without accommodation. Must have reliable transportation and a valid State of Michigan Driver’s License.

Our Approach

At Spectrum, we believe dignity and respect are simple human gifts. We believe they belong to everyone. Since 1976, Spectrum has worked to strengthen children, families, and communities across Michigan.

Spectrum Juvenile Justice Services utilizes the Forward Focused Treatment Model©, the first evidence-based clinical treatment program developed for adolescents with serious offending behaviors. The cognitive-behavioral treatment model is based on current research in adolescent brain development and juvenile justice treatment and includes trauma-focused assessment and treatment. Treatment is guided by a developmentally informed conceptualization of each youth’s risks and needs and utilizes a multimodal and multi-pronged approach.

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