Youth Specialist

Spectrum Human; Westland, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BlueCare Network Medical & Rx

Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental & Vision

403(b) with employer match

$25,000 Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

Job summary

Spectrum in Michigan is seeking a committed Youth Specialist to join our Youth Residential Program in the Detroit area. This hands-on role provides stability, guidance, and a consistent presence for teenage boys, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will build trusting relationships, help create routines that nurture safety and independence, and serve as a positive role model. Weekend availability is required as part of the caregiving schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• Successful MDHHS and State Police clearances.
• Physical exam within one year of hire and a negative TB test.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care, coaching, supervision, and emotional support
• Build trusting relationships with residents
• Help create routines that nurture safety, independence, and confidence
• Serve as a positive role model who leads with patience and understanding
• Support youth with diverse needs in a structured, therapeutic environment

Skills

reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Youth Specialist

Regular Full-Time Westland, MI, US

21 days ago Requisition ID: 3085

Salary Range: $17.00 To $18.50 Hourly

Youth Specialist – Become the Difference That Changes a Life

A Calling, Not Just a Job

Are you someone who believes every young person—no matter their challenges—deserves safety, dignity, and the chance to thrive? Do you want your work to matter in a real and lasting way?

At Spectrum, we’re searching for a committed, compassionate Youth Specialist to join our Youth Residential Program in the Detroit area. This is a hands‑on, heart‑centered role where you’ll guide, mentor, and support teenage boys, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Your impact begins each afternoon as you provide stability, encouragement, and a consistent presence during the most important hours of their day.

Why Your Work Matters

For many of the youth we serve, you may be the first person to believe in their potential. You’ll model respect, help them build life skills, create a sense of safety, and show them that their voices and futures truly matter.

If you are ready to serve with purpose, compassion, and resilience, this is where you are meant to be.

About Spectrum

For 50 years, Spectrum has stood on one simple truth:
Every person deserves dignity, respect, and the opportunity to grow.

More than 1,450 children, teens, and adults across Michigan rely on Spectrum programs each day for support with intellectual and developmental disabilities, emotional or behavioral challenges, medical fragility, or experiences of abuse or neglect.

We walk beside them—steadily, respectfully, and with unwavering belief in their worth.

What You’ll Do

As a Youth Specialist, you will:

• Provide daily care, coaching, supervision, and emotional support
• Build trusting relationships with residents
• Help create routines that nurture safety, independence, and confidence
• Serve as a positive role model who leads with patience and understanding
• Support youth with diverse needs in a structured, therapeutic environment

Weekend availability required

What We Offer

We care for our staff the way we care for our youth—with dignity, respect, and support.

• BlueCare Network Medical & Rx
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental & Vision
• 403(b) with employer match
• $25,000 Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Reliable transportation
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
• Successful MDHHS and State Police clearances
• Physical exam within one year of hire and a negative TB test