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We are in need of a youth specialist to join our team! Welcome to Samaritas Nation! Hourly Wage $20.00 / Spanish Bilingual $22.00

The State requires that applicants be a minimum of age of 21 years old or older at the time of application.

Do you have a passion for mentoring and working with refugee youth? Do you have direct care experience in a mental health field or working with vulnerable youth & adults?

About The Program

The program also helps these youth adjust to the customs and culture of the United States while pursuing their goals of education, English-language learning, and independence. Your primary role is to provide direct interaction and supervision of youth in a residential setting. You will be responsible for care and safety of the youth through assigned shifts. Working together with other youth workers, supervisors, clinicians, and case managers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for youth.

Rotating Days & Afternoon - Part Time openings available. Shifts may include rotating weekends and holidays.

APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!

What's In It For You

Some of the benefits you may receive are:

Full Time/Part Time

+ Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment

+ Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)

+ Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)

+ Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%

+ Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals

+ Awesome Employee Discounts

+ UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options

+ Plus, many more benefits

+ Retirement Plan (403b) – Contributions

+ Awesome Employee Discounts

+ UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options

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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

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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

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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Samaritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Samaritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled (https://careers-samaritas.icims.com/connect?back=intro&findajob=1&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-435624383)

Requisition Number2024-11286

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