Youth Specialist II, Refugee Shelter - Varied

Samaritas • Grand Rapids, MI

20d • $20

About The Position

Youth Specialist – Refugee Services (Grand Rapids, MI) Empower Youth. Transform Lives. Join Samaritas Nation! Are you ready to make a lasting impact? As a Youth Specialist with Samaritas , you’ll provide direct supervision and support to refugee youth in a residential setting—helping them feel safe, valued, and empowered to thrive. What You’ll Do: Create a family-like environment that models positive behaviors and expectations. Assist youth with daily routines—meal prep, medication administration, skill-building, and activities. Provide safe transportation to appointments and monitor overnight activity. Be a trusted mentor and advocate for youth navigating trauma, displacement, and cultural adjustment. What We’re Looking For: High school diploma or equivalent required. Ability to learn de-escalation techniques and become CPR/First Aid certified. Direct care experience in mental health or working with vulnerable populations preferred. Bi-lingual in Spanish strongly preferred. Must be 21 years or older , have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and meet vaccine requirements. Pay Rate: $20.00/hr Location: Grand Rapids, MI Why Samaritas? 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. APPLY TODAY and #BeTheRock that empowers youth and builds brighter futures!

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency required
• Ability to learn de-escalation techniques and become CPR and first aid certified
• 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
• Must be 21 years or older
• Meet vaccine requirements

Nice To Haves

• Direct care experience in a mental health field or working with vulnerable adults preferred
• Bi-Lingual in Spanish strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision of youth in a residential setting.
• Establish a family-like environment in the residence that includes modeling supporting behaviors and expectations
• Assist youth with participating in daily schedule and routine, including but not limited to meal preparation, medication administration, developing independent skills, and preparing and organizing activities
• Provide transportation for youth to appointments according to outlined safety rules
• Monitor overnight activity at the home

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees