Youth Specialist II, Refugee Shelter

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Full time, part time and contingent roles available.

Pay Rate: $22.00/hr for Spanish speaking and $20.00/hr for non‑Spanish speaking
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!

• 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

• High school diploma or equivalency required
• Ability to learn de‑escalation techniques and become CPR and first aid certified

• Direct care experience in a mental health field or working with vulnerable adults preferred
• Bi‑lingual in Spanish strongly preferred

• 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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