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Spanish Bilingual Preferred But Not Required
Do you have experience with youth ? Have a passion for mentoring youth?
Samaritas provides services to youth who have traveled to the US for safety apart from their family or guardians. These youth are given status in the United States as Unaccompanied Children (UC). The children you will be serving will come from diverse and oftentimes traumatic backgrounds and are placed in a shelter setting where Samaritas provides case management, therapy, and other supportive services. The program also helps these youth adjust to the customs and culture of the United States while pursuing their goals of education, English-language learning, and independence.
Your primary role is to provide direct interaction and supervision of youth in a residential setting. You will be responsible for care and safety of the youth through assigned shifts. Your position also works alongside the assistant house supervisor to support direct care staff. Provide guidance and support to staff while managing activities and schedules for the youth in the home. Assist with house meetings, policy implementation, and campus operations. .
Hourly Wage $21.00 to $23.00
Shift - AFTERNOON : Wednesday-Saturday 1:00PM to 11:00PM. This is a 4 day 10 hour shift position.
What's In It For You
Some of the benefits you may receive are:
Full Time/Part Time
Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)
Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%
Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals
Awesome Employee Discounts
UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
Plus, many more benefits
Retirement Plan (403b) – Contributions
Awesome Employee Discounts
UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
Samaritas provides services to youth who have traveled to the US for safety apart from their family or guardians. These youth are given status in the United States as Unaccompanied Children (UC). The children you will be serving will come from diverse and oftentimes traumatic backgrounds and are placed in a shelter setting where Samaritas provides case management, therapy, and other supportive services. The program also helps these youth adjust to the customs and culture of the United States while pursuing their goals of education, English-language learning, and independence. Your primary role is to provide direct interaction and supervision of youth in a residential setting. You will be responsible for care and safety of the youth through assigned shifts. Your position also works alongside the assistant house supervisor to support direct care staff. Provide guidance and support to staff while managing activities and schedules for the youth in the home. Assist with house meetings, policy implementation, and campus operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as a role model to youth in residence by modeling responsible behaviors as required
Monitoring campus operations after business hours and during weekends
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 as needed
Monitor activities of youth to ensure their safety and wellbeing. Report non-compliance with home rules to all relevant parties
Maintain communication with youth to ensure adjustment to program expectations
Facilitate and /or 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 Supervisor
Facilitate shift check-ins and shift summaries during shift changes
Assist with coordinating and scheduling community outings and activities
Be aware of the subject matter trained by the house supervisor regarding crisis intervention, behavioral management, and de-escalation techniques. Observe and provide correct action if needed regarding Youth Support Worker's implementation of the above techniques in everyday procedures
Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
High school diploma or equivalent required
College coursework in social services preferred
Professional training in social work, social services or child development preferred
Experience
1 year experience working in a group home or residential setting preferred
Some supervisory experience preferred
Experience working with cross cultural populations preferred
Bi-lingual in Spanish (or the Major language of the youth in care) 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
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Requisition Number2024-10807
Employee TypeFull-Time
Hours Per Pay Period80
ShiftVaried
Work HoursVaried/10 Hour Shift
Weekends and/or Holidays RequiredYes
On Call RequiredNo
Position LocationUS-MI-Grand Rapids
