Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Youth Specialist II, Refugee Foster Care Requisition Number 2024-11088 Employee Type Full-Time Hours Per Pay Period 80 Shift Afternoon Work Hours 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Position Location US-MI-Jackson Benefits Available: Dental, Employee Discounts, Holiday Pay, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Vision Insurance Position Details

 

We have a FULL TIME , AFTERNOON SHIFT opportunity working with refugee youth in Lansing. Come work with our older youth in a family home like environment!  New Increased Wages $17.10 Hourly!

 

About the position

 

This program prepares our older youth for independent living as they transition to adulthood.  We are looking for experienced adult staff that can help our youth between the ages of 17 and 18 while they learn the skills they need to transition into independent living. Mentoring is a important and large part of the daily responsibilities of this position.

 

This position is a home monitor to assist our older youth with daily life responsibilities such as; assistance around the home, homework questions, meal prep, occasional transporting youth to work, appointments, and other events. This opening is providing general assistance to our youth and providing an adult in our homes to supervise, keep our youth safe in their home environment and assist with daily living skills.

 

 

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 Wage & Shift Details  

 

Varied shift and flexible scheduling 

Flexible schedule with 2 overnights/week

$17.10 per hour plus an additional $1.00 per hour for weekend shift premium 

This position rotates occasional weekends and holidays 

 

 

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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 employmentCompany 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 DiscountsPlus, many more benefitsRetirement Plan (403b) – ContributionsAwesome Employee Discounts _________________________________________________________________________________

Job Summary

 

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 expectationsAssist youth with participating in daily schedule and routine, including but not limited to meal preparation, medication administration, developing independent skills, and preparing and organizing activitiesProvide transportation for youth to appointments according to outlined safety rulesMonitor overnight activity at the home _________________________________________________________________________________

Job Qualifications Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

High school diploma or equivalency preferredAbility 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

 

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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