Youth Specialist ~ SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS ~ Girls' Group Home - Royal Oak

Youth Specialist ~ SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS ~ Girls' Group Home - Royal Oak Now Hiring: A Youth Specialist – Overnight on Saturdays & Sundays ~ Independent Living Girls' Group Home Location: Royal Oak ~ by Royal Oak High School Shift Available: 11pm - 7am ~ EVERY Saturday and Sunday Working on-site to support the adolescent girls' living in the home 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 Girls' 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. What You’ll Do: 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 What We’re Looking For: Associate’s degree in human services or 60 college credits or equivalent experience Valid driver’s license , reliable transportation, and current auto insurance IN YOUR NAME Experience or interest in working with youth in high-stress environments Why Join Us? Pay : $20.00 per hour Overnight Shift Pay Incentive : +$2/hour for this OVERNIGHT 11p - 7a shift only 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 in Royal Oak. 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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