Youth Specialist

Highfields Inc; Onondaga Township (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Highfields Inc. in Onondaga, MI is seeking a Youth Specialist to support juvenile adolescents in a male-only, residential setting. This full-time role offers 40 hours weekly with day or evening shifts and comprehensive benefits.

The candidate will assess youth, set goals, plan lessons, and coordinate interventions while building positive relationships and modeling professional behavior. A high school diploma and youth experience are required; bachelor’s or associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess good moral character and emotional stability.
• Ability to work with youth and co-workers in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates commitment and care for youth in the program.
• Maintains high professional standards and effective communication.
• Must be consistently punctual for all shifts.
• Shows sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic differences.

Responsibilities

• Teach and nurture youth through direct interaction.
• Develop positive relationships with youth.
• Help youth develop and meet short- & long-term goals.
• Utilize counseling strategies appropriate for youth.
• Model professional behavior in dress, language and conduct.
• Participate in team meetings; support team goals and decisions.
• Contribute to improving youth behavior through program activities.

Skills

Moral character

Positive attitude

Team communication

Punctuality

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree with youth experience

Job description

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Youth Specialist

Full Time Professional Main Office - Onondaga, Onondaga, MI, US 1 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2158

Salary Range: $17.50 To $17.50 Hourly

Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you want to make a difference in a young person's life? Then this is the place and position for you!

The Juvenile Youth Counselor supports the daily care and treatment of juvenile adolescent males (ages 11-17) through assessment, goal setting, lesson planning, and planned and unplanned interventions. Coordinates and leads activities to support the treatment plans of individual youth.

Male Workers Really Needed due to the unique environment of being a male only facility.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours weekly with a schedule Sunday-Thursday OR Tuesday-Saturday. The position does come with full benefits (i.e. medical insurance, vision, dental, 4 weeks paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 401K and several other benefits. ). Medical is available the 1st of the month after working 30 days.

**Day shift position. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

**Evening shift position. 3 p.m. - 11 p.m. -There is a $ 1.00 per hour shift differential added to this shift

**Pay is $ 17.50 hourly

Must pass a pre-employment drug test (does not include marijuana) and a TB (Tuberculosis) skin test.

Education/Experience

• High school Diploma and 2 years working with youth.
• Bachelor’s or Associate's degree with 6 months working with youth.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• Must be a person of good moral characterwho possesses the health, emotional stability, maturity and strength to carry out assigned duties.
• Display a positive attitude with youth and co-workers.
• Shows clear commitment and caring for youth placed in our program.
• Model a high level of professional standards in your own work.
• Works harmoniously and cooperatively with others to communicate all relevant information for effective decision-making.
• Is consistently on time and in attendance for all shifts.
• Ability to show sensitivity to the service populations’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Essential Functions

• Teaches and nurtures youth through providing direct interaction.
• Develops positive relationships with youth.
• Helps youth to develop & meet realistic short and long term goals.
• Demonstrates an ability to relate to youth and utilizes appropriate counseling strategies.
• Interacts with youth to role model appropriate behaviors, dress, demeanor, language and disciplined work ethic.
• Participates in team meetings to get a clear view of team objectives. Supports and follows through on team goals, objectives and decisions.
• Understands how to change and improve youth behavior through effective use of self, team members and creative use of programs and activities.

T ravel Requirements

Travel may include transporting youth to appointments, home visits, and/or other off campus activities.

** The physical requirements of the position are attached for your reference