Youth Specialist Lead, ILP - Lansing, MI

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Location: Michigan
Status: Full Time
Wage: $20.00/hour
Incentives:

• +$2/hr for combined shifts

Do you have a passion for mentoring and empowering youth? Are you ready to take the next step into a leadership role that truly makes a difference?

Join Samaritas Nation as a Lead Youth Specialist and help guide adolescents transitioning from foster care to independent living in our Staff Supported Housing (Independent Living Plus) program
.

In this role, you’ll support youth as they build confidence, develop life skills, and prepare for a successful future—while also leading and supporting a team of Youth Specialists.

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human services organization rooted in compassion, faith, and transformation. Inspired by the Good Samaritan, we connect people to families and communities, creating ripples of positive change.

Apply today and #Be The Rock  for youth working toward independence.

• Create and manage schedules for Independent Living Plus Youth Specialists
• Provide shift coverage (including 2nd or 3rd shifts) when needed
• Train and support new Youth Specialists on responsibilities and best practices
• Collaborate with Program Managers on performance management and corrective actions
• Maintain awareness of house operations, staffing needs, and overall program function
• Serve as a mentor and positive role model for youth in residence
• Guide youth in developing daily living skills, including household responsibilities
• Support youth as they transition from foster care to independent living
• Build relationships that foster trust, growth, and accountability

• Monitor youth activities to ensure safety and well-being
• Reinforce house rules and program expectations
• Participate in house meetings and treatment planning sessions
• Communicate youth progress with case managers, coaches, and program staff
• Report safety concerns, maintenance needs, or behavioral issues appropriately

• High School Diploma or GED (
  required
  )
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in social services, Child Development, or related field (
  preferred
  )

• Experience in a group home, residential setting, or working with youth strongly preferred
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Background in child welfare or human services a plus

• Ability to provide trauma‑informed care in high‑stress environments
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills
• Ability to mentor and positively influence youth behavior and development
• Team‑oriented with strong problem‑solving abilities
• Bilingual (Spanish or language of youth served)
  preferred

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Reliable personal transportation and proof of insurance
• Ability to safely transport youth as needed

Make a direct impact on youth transitioning to independence
Step into a leadership role with growth opportunities
Be part of a mission‑driven, supportive team
Help shape brighter futures every day

If you’re ready to lead, mentor, and make a lasting difference in the lives of youth, we want to hear from you.

Join Samaritas and help build the path to independence—one young person at a time.

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