Residential Youth Specialist, TLC - Part Time

Bethany Christian Services USA LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Education reimbursement

Wellness program

Generous time off including holidays

Job summary

Bethany Christian Services USA LLC in Grand Rapids, MI is hiring a Residential Youth Specialist for part-time on-site work. You will support refugee and immigrant youth, assist with daily activities, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and well-being.

This role requires weekend availability, a high school diploma, and at least one year of child welfare experience. You will work closely with families and foster caregivers to provide compassionate support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of child welfare experience working with children/adolescents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to provide compassionate customer service and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in assigned activities and encourage positive interaction among residents.
• Follow treatment guidelines and intervene in a caring, consistent manner when needed.
• Oversee residents' daily routines including meals, study time, and activities.
• Maintain a flexible schedule including night shifts, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Child welfare experience

Verbal & written communication

Reliability & confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Residential Youth Specialist, TLC - Part Time

Job Category: Social Services - Refugee & Immigrant Program

Requisition Number: RESID001585

• Posted : August 25, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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MI-GR-901 Eastern
Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA

Description

Part Time - 1st and 2nd Shift (Weekends are required)

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.

As a Residential Youth Specialist, you’ll walk alongside refugee and immigrant children as they seek family reunification, older youth preparing for adulthood in a new country, and foster families who give these children a home away from home.

How Your Role Makes a Difference

• Actively participant in assigned activities and encourage positive interaction and growth amongst the residents;
• Attend bi-monthly meetings with supervisor to discuss job performance, and/or issues or concerns;
• Successful follow the treatment guidelines by intervening in a caring and consistent manner, when the need arises;
• Promptly conduct the nonviolent crisis prevention intervention (CPI) procedure, when necessary;
• Oversee the residents’ daily routines to include but not limited to meal time, study time, outings, bedtime, assigned jobs, and other residential activities;
• Serve as a residential advocate by presenting social history at staff meeting following admission as well as reviewing the legal history, family history, psychological history, school history, and identify and issues or behaviors that would warrant attention in the treatment;
• Provide residential advocacy at staff meetings by updating the team on information related to current level, length of time on that level, date of placement, length of stay, goal attainment percentages from the prior 4 weeks, school progress report, think tank or room restriction time, incident reports, assessment of overall functioning, interaction with peers and staff, and recommendation for new or revised treatment goals;
• Maintain a flexible work schedule, including the ability to work night shifts, weekends, and holiday shifts;
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What Will Make You Successful

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Minimum of one year of child welfare experience working with children and/or adolescents;
• Prior experience working with youth in a residential setting, preferred;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service;
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality;
• Must be reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks;
• Have the ability to serve as positive role model;
• Demonstrated ability to nurture and provide structure, support, and respect to others;
• Must be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team;
• Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions, including physical restraints of a resident;
• Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization;
• This position requires the availability for night shifts, weekends shifts, and holiday coverage
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

We Invest in You

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursueexcellence, and are in it for the long haul
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
• Generoustimeoff(11paidholidays,PTOYour Way,paidparentalleave,separatesickandpaidabsencebanks)
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellnessprogram

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