Lead Youth Specialist Independent Living Plus

Lead Youth Specialist – Grand Rapids, MI

Lead with Purpose. Empower Youth. Transform Lives.

Do you have a passion for helping youth succeed? Join Samaritas Nation as a Lead Youth Specialist and take on a rewarding leadership role supporting adolescents as they transition from foster care to independent living in our Staff Supported Housing program.

• Coordinate schedules and training for Independent Living Plus Youth Specialists.
• Provide coverage for shifts when needed and maintain awareness of house operations.
• Serve as a mentor and role model for youth, guiding them in daily living skills and fostering independence.
• Collaborate with program managers on performance management and corrective actions.
• Participate in treatment planning and ensure safety and well-being in the home.

• High School Diploma or GED required;
  Associate or Bachelor’s in social services preferred.
• Experience in a group home, residential setting, or supervisory role strongly preferred.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish (or language of youth in care) preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
• Ability to provide trauma-informed care in high-stress settings.

Schedule: Days

Pay: $20/hr

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

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 #Be The Rock  that empowers youth and builds brighter futures!

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

• A High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree or Bachelor’s degree 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 in supervisory role or child welfare setting preferred.
• Experience working with youth preferred.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish (or the Major language of the youth in care) preferred.

Additional Work Requirements

• Valid unrestricted driver’s license with good driving record. Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current registration and automobile insurance.

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