Youth Housing & Independent Living Team Lead

Samaritas; Berkley (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritas in Royal Oak, Michigan is seeking a Team Lead for Independent Living Plus (ILP) to mentor youth aging out of foster care and lead staff in the ILP home. You'll oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate services, attend court hearings, and ensure program compliance and safety.

A Bachelor's in Social Work or related field is preferred; 1+ year in child welfare is desirable. This is a full-time, on-site role with a 8:30am–5pm schedule and an on-call rotation; a valid driver's license is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field
• State of Michigan licensure preferred
• 1+ year experience in child welfare or related field preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to ILP home staff
• Coordinate services to ensure compliance with standards
• Attend court hearings and provide updates as needed
• Oversee upkeep and operations of the ILP home and ensure a safe living environment

Skills

Leadership

Case management

Youth mentoring

Crisis response

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Michigan licensure preferred

Job description

Samaritas in Royal Oak, Michigan is seeking a Team Lead for Independent Living Plus (ILP) to mentor youth aging out of foster care and lead staff in the ILP home. You'll oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate services, attend court hearings, and ensure program compliance and safety.

A Bachelor's in Social Work or related field is preferred; 1+ year in child welfare is desirable. This is a full-time, on-site role with a 8:30am–5pm schedule and an on-call rotation; a valid driver's license is