Youth Specialist II, Independent Living Group Home Job at Samaritas, Grand Rapids, MI

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  • Samaritas
  • Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description

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!

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.

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Responsibilities

Provides direct assistance and guidance to youth transitioning between foster care and indepent living in Staff Supported Housing.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Serve as a role model to youth in residence by modeling responsible behaviors as required
  2. Provide guidance in daily living skills, including household chores to youth
  3. Monitor activities of youth to ensure their safety and wellbeing. Report non-compliance with home rules to the Case Manager
  4. Maintain communication with youth to ensure adjustment to program expectations
  5. Facilitate and /or participate in “house meetings” to review house rules, plan activities or discuss other needs of house/group
  6. Participate in treatment planning meeting with each youth as needed or requested
  7. Communicate implementation of each youth’s Independent Living Plan with Independent Living Coach, Case Manager and other appropriate parties
  8. Maintain adequate awareness of youth’s activities to ensure the safety of the youth, other residents, staff and the home are maintained
  9. Report safety hazards and needed repairs within home and grounds to designated Case Manager or Supervisor

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • College coursework in social services preferred
  • Professional training in social work, social services or child development preferred

Experience

  • Experience working in a group home or residential setting preferred
  • Experience working with youth 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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