Lead Youth Specialist - Refugee Independent Living Plus

Samaritas • Lansing, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

How hiring a Lead Youth Specialist in our Independent Living Group Home Lead with Purpose. Empower Youth. Transform Lives. Do you have a passion for helping youth succeed? Join Samaritas Nation as a Lead Youth Specialist and take on a rewarding leadership role supporting adolescents as they transition from foster care to independent living in our Staff Supported Housing program.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license with good driving record.
• Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current registration and automobile insurance.
• Ability to provide trauma-informed care in high-stress settings.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor’s in social services preferred.
• Experience in a group home, residential setting, or supervisory role strongly preferred.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish (or language of youth in care) preferred.
• Associates Degree or Bachelor's degree in social services preferred.
• Professional training in social work, social services or child development preferred.
• Experience working in a group home or residential setting preferred.
• Experience in supervisory role or child welfare setting preferred.
• Experience working with youth preferred.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish (or the Major language of the youth in care) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and Maintain schedules of ILP Youth Specialists in Staff Supported Housing
• Provide coverage for 2nd or 3rd shifts as needed when there are position vacancies and coverage cannot be coordinated with existing staff
• Maintain adequate awareness of house operations, house needs, and any staffing issues
• Collaborates and consults with Program Manager/Foster Care Supervisor to administer corrective actions, disciplinary steps and performance management
• Trains new ILP Youth Specialists on job tasks and responsibilities
• May provide direct supervision to ILP Youth Specialists
• 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 well-being.
• Report non-compliance with house rules to the Case Manager
• Maintain communication with youth to ensure adjustment to program expectations
• 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.
• Contact Landlord for urgent needs

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED