Youth Specialists - Staff Supported Adolescent Housing - 10037

Now Hiring:
Youth Specialists – Independent Living Group Homes

Location: Royal Oak, Michigan

Status: Full Time 40 hours per week

Shifts Available: 3pm - 11pm OR 11pm - 7am

Are you calm under pressure, compassionate, and committed to helping young people heal and grow? Join our team as a Youth Specialist in a Staff Supported Housing program for adolescents transitioning from foster care to independent living.

These roles are more than just supervision — it’s about creating a safe, stable environment for youth with trauma histories, offering empathy, structure, and support.

• Provide supervision and emotional support in a trauma-informed setting
• Respond to crises with empathy and professionalism
• Maintain a safe, structured environment that promotes healing and independence
• Document observations and incidents in accordance with program standards
• Collaborate with a team dedicated to youth empowerment and recovery

• Associate’s degree in human services or 60 college credits or equivalent experience
• Valid driver’s license
  , reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
• Experience or interest in working with youth in high-stress environments

• Pay
  : $18.00 per hour
• Incentives
  :
  • +$1/hour for weekend or overnight shifts
  • +$2/hour for shifts that qualify as both
• Comprehensive benefits
• Growth opportunities in youth services and trauma-informed care
• Be part of a mission-driven team making a real impact

Provides direct assistance and guidance to youth transitioning between foster care and independent 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

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