Youth Specialist II, Refugee
Job Description
Job Description
Overview
At Samaritas, we ask you to join us - to “Be The Rock That Starts The Ripple�. A ripple of transformation in the individual lives of the 15,000 people we help each year, and a ripple of positive change throughout our community. Our team is growing at Samaritas! We are seeking more Rocks to join our team. We are always looking for additional employees who want to make a big impact and have a lot of fun doing so as part of an enthusiastic, collaborative team. We want you to be our rock!Samaritas, one of the state’s largest faith-based nonprofits, has been sending ripples of positive change into Michigan communities since 1934. Prior to 2016, Samaritas operated as Lutheran Social Services of Michigan.Samaritas provides a continuum of care to all in need with approximately 70 different programs in 40 different locations in Michigan. We believe in diversity and inclusion, for the people we serve and the people we employ. Employing nearly 2,000 employees in opportunities ranging from direct service to management in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, we hope that you will consider joining the Samaritas team and help work in making a difference in communities across Michigan.We walk with people in need, offering hope and compassion while upholding their dignity, advocating for equality and justice, and seeking creative solutions with those who place their trust in us.Responsibilities
Provides direct supervision of youth in a residential setting.
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
Job Qualifications Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
- High school diploma or equivalency required
- Ability to learn de-escalation techniques and become CPR and first aid certified
- Bi-lingual in Spanish strongly preferred
Experience
- Direct care experience in a mental health field or working with vulnerable adults preferred
Additional Work Requirements
- 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
#residential #childwelfare #humanservices #spanish
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