Youth Specialist-Part-Time

Highfields Inc • Onondaga, MI

4h

About The Position

The Youth Specialist supports the daily care and treatment of juvenile adolescent males ages 11–17 through assessment, goal setting, lesson planning, and planned and unplanned interventions. The role coordinates and leads activities that support individual youth treatment plans. It is part-time, working 16–32 hours weekly across two to four eight-hour shifts. Day shifts run from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; evening shifts run from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and include an additional $1.00 per hour shift differential. Pay is $17.50 per hour. The position does not include medical insurance, but paid time off accrues for hours worked. Voluntary pet insurance, accident coverage, and critical illness coverage are available. Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test, which does not include marijuana, and a tuberculosis skin test. Travel may include transporting youth to appointments, home visits, and other off-campus activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma and two years of experience working with youth, or an associate's or bachelor's degree and six months of experience working with youth.
• Good moral character, health, emotional stability, maturity, and strength to carry out assigned duties.
• Positive attitude toward youth and co-workers.
• Clear commitment to caring for youth placed in the program.
• Ability to model high professional standards.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and communicate relevant information for effective decision-making.
• Punctual and reliable attendance for all shifts.
• Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the service population.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test, which does not include marijuana, and a tuberculosis skin test.

Responsibilities

• Teach and nurture youth through direct interaction.
• Develop positive relationships with youth.
• Help youth develop and meet realistic short- and long-term goals.
• Relate to youth and use appropriate counseling strategies.
• Role-model appropriate behaviors, dress, demeanor, language, and a disciplined work ethic.
• Participate in team meetings to understand team objectives and support and follow through on team goals, objectives, and decisions.
• Help change and improve youth behavior through effective use of self, team members, programs, and activities.
• Coordinate and lead activities that support individual youth treatment plans.
• Transport youth to appointments, home visits, and other off-campus activities as needed.

Benefits

• Paid time off accrual for hours worked
• Voluntary pet insurance
• Voluntary accident coverage
• Voluntary critical illness coverage

What This Job Offers

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