Youth Specialist

4 weeks ago

Grand Rapids Michigan, United States Samaritas Full time
Position Details:

 

YOUTH SPECIALIST - WEEKENDS - 11pm - 7am FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS

 

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. 

 

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 

 

As this is a weekend, overnight position, with a rate of pay of $15.00 per hour plus weekend / overnight hourly pay. 

 

 

What's In It For You:
Some of the benefits you may receive are:  

 

       Contingent

Retirement Plan (403b) – Contributions

Awesome Employee Discounts

UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options

Duties And Responsibilities:
Provides direct assistance and guidance to youth transitioning between foster care and independence 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.

Qualifications:
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

Bi-lingual in Spanish (or the Major language of the youth in care) preferred

Additional Work Requirements

Valid unrestricted driver’s license with good driving record, proof of current registration and automobile insurance preferred

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