Samaritas

Youth Specialist II, Refugee

Requisition Number
2025-11571
Employee Type
Full-Time
Work Environment:
Onsite
Hours Per Pay Period
80
Shift
Night
Benefits Available:
Dental, Earned Sick Time, Employee Discounts, Holiday Pay, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement, UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options, Vision Insurance
Work Hours
11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Weekends/Holidays Required
Yes
On Call Required
No
Samaritas Work Location : Location
US-MI-Grand Rapids
Start Wage:
USD $20.00

Position Details

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Do you have do you have a high school diploma, experience working with youth and are bi-lingual in Spanish?

 

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.  

 

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

  

This position has a pay rate of $20.00

 

Welcome to Samaritas (2)

 

Click this Samaritas Preview to learn about our varied & impactful person-centered programs.  

 

Here is a link to the latest edition of the Samaritas Electronic Magazine: Our Hands. Get to know us!

We ask you to become the rock that creates the ripple of transformation. Click this link to learn more on what being the rock means What Does It Mean?

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 
  • Earned Sick Time
  • Awesome Employee Discounts
  • UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
  • Plus, many more benefits 

Duties And Responsibilities

Provides direct supervision of youth in a residential setting.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

  1. Establish a family-like environment in the residence that includes modeling supporting behaviors and expectations
  2. 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
  3. Provide transportation for youth to appointments according to outlined safety rules
  4. 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 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

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