Weekend Youth Specialist – Trauma-Informed Care

Samaritas; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend/overnight shift premium

Both shifts premium

Job summary

Samaritas is hiring Youth Specialists for Saturdays and Sundays in Royal Oak. On-site, part-time roles require a 3pm-11pm shift, supporting adolescent girls in independent living housing.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed care, safety, and collaborative teamwork while providing emotional support and supervision to residents transitioning from foster care. Ideal candidates have an associate’s degree or 60 college credits, a valid driver's license, and interest in working with youth in

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in human services or 60 college credits or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Experience or interest in working with youth in high-stress environments.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Empathy

Crisis response

Trauma-informed care

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in human services

60 college credits or equivalent experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

College coursework in social services preferred

Job description

Samaritas is hiring Youth Specialists for Saturdays and Sundays in Royal Oak. On-site, part-time roles require a 3pm-11pm shift, supporting adolescent girls in independent living housing.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed care, safety, and collaborative teamwork while providing emotional support and supervision to residents transitioning from foster care. Ideal candidates have an associate’s degree or 60 college credits, a valid driver's license, and interest in working with youth in