Youth Specialist II, Refugee Shelter

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Youth Specialist – Refugee Services (Grand Rapids, MI)

Empower Youth. Transform Lives. Join Samaritas Nation

Are you ready to make a lasting impact? As aYouth SpecialistwithSamaritas, you’ll provide direct supervision and support to refugee youth in a residential setting—helping them feel safe, valued, and empowered to thrive.

What You’ll Do:

• Create a family-like environment that models positive behaviors and expectations.

• Assist youth with daily routines—meal prep, medication administration, skill-building, and activities.

• Provide safe transportation to appointments and monitor overnight activity.

• Be a trusted mentor and advocate for youth navigating trauma, displacement, and cultural adjustment.

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalentrequired.

• Ability to learn de-escalation techniques and become CPR/First Aid certified.

• Direct care experiencein mental health or working with vulnerable populations preferred.

• Bi-lingual in Spanish strongly preferred.

• Must be21 years or older, have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and meet vaccine requirements.

Pay Rate:$20.00/hr Location:Grand Rapids, MI

Why Samaritas? We’re a Michigan-based human services organization rooted in compassion and transformation. When you join us, you join a mission-driven team committed to creating ripples of positive change in the lives of those we serve.

APPLY TODAYand #BeTheRock that empowers youth and builds brighter futures

Provides direct supervision of youth in a residential setting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish a family-like environment in the residence that includes modeling supporting behaviors and expectations

• Assist youth with participating in daily schedule and routine, including but not limited to meal preparation, medication administration, developing independent skills, and preparing and organizing activities

• Provide transportation for youth to appointments according to outlined safety rules

• Monitor overnight activity at the home

Job Qualifications Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

• High school diploma or equivalency required

• Ability to learn de-escalation techniques and become CPR and first aid certified

Experience

• Direct care experience in a mental health field or working with vulnerable adults preferred

• Bi-Lingual in Spanish strongly 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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Requisition Number2025-11744

Employee TypePart-Time

Hours Per Pay Period49

ShiftVaried

Work HoursCombination of 1st & 2nd Shifts

Position LocationUS-MI-Grand Rapids

Work Environment:Onsite

Benefits Available:Dental, Earned Sick Time, Employee Discounts, Holiday Pay, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement, UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options, Vision Insurance

Exact WageUSD $20.00

Minimum Wage:USD $20.00

Maximum Wage:USD $22.00