Samaritas
Youth Specialist
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 

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 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. 

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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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Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area