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UC Youth Specialist

1 month ago

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Bethany Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate UC Youth Specialist to join our team at Bethany. As a UC Youth Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing care, safety, and supervision to unaccompanied refugee and immigrant children.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide care, safety, and supervision of residents at bedtime and early morning
  • Mentor and provide therapeutic support to residents
  • Help facilitate intake of new clients when necessary
  • Complete required documentation throughout shift
  • Assist with light cleaning, laundry, organizing, filing, and other administrative tasks
  • Attend trainings and staff meetings
What We Offer

We invest in our employees and offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Experience working in a team environment with other professionals who support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
  • Opportunities for growth and promotions within Bethany
  • Cross training in other programs where possible
  • Competitive benefits package (*dependent on hours worked)
  • Signing bonus + shift premium
  • Low-cost health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
  • Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way plan that supports work-life balance and wellness, sick time, paid absence banks)
  • Comprehensive employee assistance program
  • Employee covered long-term disability and term life insurance
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Bilingual English and Spanish preferred
  • At least one-year prior experience working with youth or children is required
  • Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
  • Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany
  • Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage
  • Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries
  • Pass required medical examinations and have physical ability to fulfill essential job functions, including physical restraint of a resident
  • Pass an initial TB test
  • Documentation of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases or the willingness to receive vaccination, or seek an exemption
  • Subscribe to and integrate the agency Statement of Faith and Mission Statement