Youth Support Worker - Fridays & Sundays

Position Details Do you have a passion for helping youth?

We have a YOUTH SPECIALIST role in the FLINT area providing direct assistance and guidance to girls transitioning between foster care and independent living in Staff Supported Housing.

HOURS AVAILABLE ARE: Fridays 11pm - 7am and Sundays 7am - 3pm with the opportunity to pick up other shifts.

We will train someone with a heart for helping kids.

A requirement for this rewarding job opportunity is having a valid unrestricted DRIVER'S LICENSE with good driving record, proof of current registration and auto insurance in your name as well as reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting these girls who live in the home.

Welcome to Samaritas Nation!

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation.

The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.

#BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!

This position has a pay rate of $15.00 per hour.

What's In It For You Some of the benefits you may receive are: Contingent + Retirement Plan (403b) - Contributions + Awesome Employee Discounts + UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options Provides direct assistance and guidance to youth transitioning between foster care and indepent living in Staff Supported Housing.

Duties and Responsibilities + Serve as a role model to youth in residence by modeling responsible behaviors as required + Provide guidance in daily living skills, including household chores to youth + Monitor activities of youth to ensure their safety and wellbeing.

Report non-compliance with home rules to the Case Manager + 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 Case Manager or Supervisor 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 #childwelfare #socialwork #residential Apply for this position online ( Email this position to a friend Need help finding the right job?

Samaritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

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