Youth Specialist II,
5 days ago
📍 Grand Rapids, MI | 🕒 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 💼 Contingent | 💰 Starting at $15/hr + Shift Incentives
Are you calm under pressure, compassionate, and committed to helping young people heal and grow? Join our team as a Youth Specialist in a Staff Supported Housing program for adolescent females transitioning from foster care to independent living.
This overnight role is more than just supervision — it’s about creating a safe, stable environment for youth with trauma histories, offering empathy, structure, and support during their most vulnerable hours.
What You’ll Do:- Provide overnight supervision and emotional support in a trauma-informed setting
- Respond to crises with empathy and professionalism
- Maintain a safe, structured environment that promotes healing and independence
- Document observations and incidents in accordance with program standards
- Collaborate with a team dedicated to youth empowerment and recovery
- 🚗 Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
- đź’™ Experience or interest in working with youth in high-stress environments
- 🌙 Availability for overnight shifts (11 PM – 7 AM)
- đź’µ Starting pay: $15/hour
- 🎉 Incentives:
- +$1/hour for weekend or overnight shifts
- +$2/hour for shifts that qualify as both
- 🌱 Growth opportunities in youth services and trauma-informed care
- 🤝 Be part of a mission-driven team making a real impact
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 _________________________________________________________________________________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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