UC Youth Specialist

4 weeks ago


Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Bethany Full time
UC Youth Specialist - Refugee Support

At Bethany, we're committed to providing exceptional care to unaccompanied refugee and immigrant children. As a UC Youth Specialist, you'll be part of a team that takes action to ensure these children feel safe and supported. Your responsibilities may include:

  • Providing care, safety, and supervision of residents at bedtime and early morning
  • Mentoring and providing therapeutic support to residents
  • Helping facilitate intake of new clients when necessary
  • Completing required documentation throughout shift
  • Assisting with light cleaning, laundry, organizing, filing, and other administrative tasks
  • Attending trainings and staff meetings

We invest in you
  • 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*

QUALIFICATIONS: What will make you successful
  • Must have 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.

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