Youth Specialist II, Refugee Shelter - Varied
- Requisition Number
- 2025-11744
- Employee Type
- Part-Time
- Work Environment:
- Onsite
- Hours Per Pay Period
- 49
- Shift
- Varied
- 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
- Combination of 1st & 2nd Shifts
- Weekends/Holidays Required
- Yes
- On Call Required
- No
- Samaritas Work Location : Location
- US-MI-Grand Rapids
- Start Wage:
- USD $20.00
- Minimum Wage:
- USD $20.00
- Maximum Wage:
- USD $22.00
Position Details
Youth Specialist – Refugee Services (Grand Rapids, MI)
Empower Youth. Transform Lives. Join Samaritas Nation!
Are you ready to make a lasting impact? As a Youth Specialist with Samaritas, you’ll provide direct supervision and support to refugee youth in a residential setting—helping them feel safe, valued, and empowered to thrive.
What You’ll Do:
- Create a family-like environment that models positive behaviors and expectations.
- Assist youth with daily routines—meal prep, medication administration, skill-building, and activities.
- Provide safe transportation to appointments and monitor overnight activity.
- Be a trusted mentor and advocate for youth navigating trauma, displacement, and cultural adjustment.
What We’re Looking For:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Ability to learn de-escalation techniques and become CPR/First Aid certified.
- Direct care experience in mental health or working with vulnerable populations preferred.
- Bi-lingual in Spanish strongly preferred.
- Must be 21 years or older, have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and meet vaccine requirements.
Pay Rate: $20.00/hr
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Why Samaritas?
We’re a Michigan-based human services organization rooted in compassion and transformation. When you join us, you join a mission-driven team committed to creating ripples of positive change in the lives of those we serve.
APPLY TODAY and #BeTheRock that empowers youth and builds brighter futures!
Duties And 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
Experience
- Direct care experience in a mental health field or working with vulnerable adults preferred
- Bi-Lingual in Spanish strongly 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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