Youth Specialist, Refugee Services

Part Time Opportunity Working With Refugee Youth

We have a part time opportunity working with refugee youth in Jackson, MI. Come work with our older youth in a family home like environment. Afternoon shift 11 pm to 7 am. Hourly wage $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 an 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.

Wage & shift details: $17.10 per hour plus an additional $1.00 per hour for weekend shift premium. This position rotates occasional weekends and holidays.

What's in it for you: Some of the benefits you may receive are:

• Competitive medical, dental, & vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company 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 discounts
• Plus, many more benefits

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 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

Job qualifications education, training, and licensure/certification:

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred
• Ability 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