About The Position

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

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
  • Ability to provide trauma-informed care in high-stress settings.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate schedules and training for Independent Living Plus Youth Specialists.
  • Provide coverage for shifts when needed and maintain awareness of house operations.
  • Serve as a mentor and role model for youth, guiding them in daily living skills and fostering independence.
  • Collaborate with program managers on performance management and corrective actions.
  • Participate in treatment planning and ensure safety and well-being in the home.
  • 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.
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