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Youth Specialist

3 months ago

Grand Rapids, United States Samaritas Full time

Position Details:
**Do you have a passion for helping youth? We have a YOUTH SPECIALIST role in the GRAND RAPIDS area providing direct assistance and guidance to youth transitioning between foster care and independent living in Staff Supported Housing. We will train someone with a heart **for helping kids. THIS IS A "FLOAT" role that will work as a fill in when needed.**

**A valid unrestricted driver's license with a good driving record, proof of current registration and automobile insurance plus reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting youth is required.**

**This position has a pay rate of $15.00 per hour with additional night & weekend pay offered.**

**Welcome to Samaritas Nation**

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.

**APPLY TODAY **#BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve

What's In It For You:
**Some of the benefits you may receive are**:
**Full Time/Part Time**
- Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)
- Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
- Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%
- Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals
- Awesome Employee Discounts
- UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
- Plus, many more benefits

**Contingent**
- Retirement Plan (403b) - Contributions
- Awesome Employee Discounts
- UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
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**Provides direct assistance and guidance to youth transitioning between foster care and indepent living in Staff Supported Housing.**

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Serve as a role model to youth in residence by modeling responsible behaviors as required
- Provide guidance in daily living skills, including household chores to youth
- Monitor activities of youth to ensure their safety and wellbeing. Report non-compliance with home rules to the Case Manager
- Maintain communication with youth to ensure adjustment to program expectations
- Facilitate and /or participate in “house meetings” to review house rules, plan activities or discuss other needs of house/group
- Participate in treatment planning meeting with each youth as needed or requested
- Communicate implementation of each youth’s Independent Living Plan with Independent Living Coach, Case Manager and other appropriate parties
- Maintain adequate awareness of youth’s activities to ensure the safety of the youth, other residents, staff and the home are maintained
- Report safety hazards and needed repairs within home and grounds to designated Case Manager or Supervisor
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**Job Qualifications**

**Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification**
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- College coursework in social services preferred
- Professional training in social work, social services or child development preferred

**Experience**
- Experience working in a group home or residential setting preferred
- Experience working with youth preferred

**Additional Work Requirements**
- Valid unrestricted driver’s license with good driving record, proof of current registration and automobile insurance required; reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served required

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