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• Empower Youth: Youth Specialist – ILP Boy's Group Home

• Grand Rapids, MI| Weekend Days | 💼Contingent | 💰Starting at $16/hr + $1.00/hour weekend shift premium

Are you calm under pressure, compassionate, and committed to helping young people heal and grow? Join our team as aYouth Specialistin aStaff Supported Housing programfor adolescent females transitioning from foster care to independent living.

Thisovernight roleis 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:

+ Provideovernight supervision and emotional supportin 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

What We’re Looking For:

+ 🎓Associate’s degreein human servicesor60 college creditsorequivalent experience

+ 🚗Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance

+ 💙 Experience or interest in working with youth in high-stress environments

Why Join Us?

+ 💵Starting pay: $16/hour

+ 🎉Incentives:

+ +$1/hour forweekend

+ 🌱Growth opportunitiesin youth services and trauma-informed care

+ 🤝 Be part of amission-driven teammaking a real impact

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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

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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

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 Number2026-11914

Employee TypeContingent

Hours Per Pay Period44

ShiftDay

Work HoursVaried

Position LocationUS-MI-

Work Environment:Onsite

Benefits Available:Earned Sick Time, Employee Discounts, UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options

Exact WageUSD $16.00