Residential Youth Specialist, TLC - Part Time 3rd Shift

Bethany Christian Services USA • Grand Rapids, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Bethany Christian Services is a faith-based organization dedicated to ensuring children are safe, loved, and connected through family. They work to strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and assist refugees. This role involves working with refugee and immigrant children seeking family reunification, older youth preparing for adulthood, and foster families. The position is part-time, specifically for the 3rd shift, and requires weekend availability.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of child welfare experience working with children and/or adolescents.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service.
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality.
• Must be reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks.
• Have the ability to serve as a positive role model.
• Demonstrated ability to nurture and provide structure, support, and respect to others.
• Must be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions, including physical restraints of a resident.
• Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization.
• This position requires the availability for night shifts, weekends shifts, and holiday coverage.
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany.
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage.
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with youth in a residential setting, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in assigned activities and encourage positive interaction and growth amongst residents.
• Attend bi-monthly meetings with supervisor to discuss job performance, and/or issues or concerns.
• Successfully follow treatment guidelines by intervening in a caring and consistent manner when the need arises.
• Promptly conduct the nonviolent crisis prevention intervention (CPI) procedure when necessary.
• Oversee residents’ daily routines including mealtime, study time, outings, bedtime, assigned jobs, and other residential activities.
• Serve as a residential advocate by presenting social history at staff meetings following admission, reviewing legal, family, psychological, and school history, and identifying issues or behaviors that warrant attention in treatment.
• Provide residential advocacy at staff meetings by updating the team on current level, length of time on that level, date of placement, length of stay, goal attainment percentages from the prior 4 weeks, school progress reports, think tank or room restriction time, incident reports, assessment of overall functioning, interaction with peers and staff, and recommendations for new or revised treatment goals.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule, including the ability to work night shifts, weekends, and holiday shifts.
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department.
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul.
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility.
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks).
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify.
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program.
• Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED