Overnight Youth Care & Safety Specialist

Familyandchildrenservices; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Familyandchildrenservices in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is seeking an individual to provide crisis residential services to youth, working the overnight shift from 11 PM to 7 AM. Responsibilities include ensuring the basic needs of recipients are met, teaching skills through role modeling, and establishing relationships with youth while providing necessary documentation. Ideal candidates would have a high school diploma with relevant experience and a valid Michigan driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma and 2 years related training/experience or college work preferred.
• Lived experience with behavioral health issues is desired.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring recipients' basic needs are met including personal hygiene and safety.
• Teaching, supporting, and reinforcing skills through role modeling.
• Establishing positive relationships with youth.

Skills

Behavior management

Crisis intervention

Role modeling

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Familyandchildrenservices in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is seeking an individual to provide crisis residential services to youth, working the overnight shift from 11 PM to 7 AM. Responsibilities include ensuring the basic needs of recipients are met, teaching skills through role modeling, and establishing relationships with youth while providing necessary documentation. Ideal candidates would have a high school diploma with relevant experience and a valid Michigan driver’s license.