Youth Specialist ILP - Part Time

Bethany Christian Services USA LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403B retirement

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Bethany Christian Services in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Independent Living Plus (ILP) Youth Specialist to support refugee and immigrant youth in a faith-based program. This part-time, on-site role involves guiding residents, coordinating activities, and maintaining safety and structure in daily routines.

You should have a high school diploma, bilingual English/Spanish preferred, and prior experience with youth from diverse cultures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s level degree from an accredited college, preferred.
• Bi-lingual - English and Spanish, preferred.
• Prior experience working with youth from diverse cultures, 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.
• Demonstrated temperament to work and care for refugee youth from various cultural backgrounds.
• Must be able to serve as a positive role model.
• Demonstrated ability to nurture and provide structure, support, and respect to others.
• Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Interact professionally and in a caring, consistent manner as outlined in program guidelines.
• Oversee resident daily routines including mealtime, study time, outings, and bedtime.
• Provide resident updates during team meetings on progress and goals.
• May perform Shift Supervisor responsibilities to ensure supervision coverage.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule including night shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Youth experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Social services background preferred

Job description

Job Category: Social Services - Refugee & Immigrant Program

Requisition Number: YOUTH001656

• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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

Description

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.

Working at Bethany means joining a team of dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our Christian mission and these shared values: We’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul. As an Independent Living Plus (ILP) Youth Specialist, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.

How Your Role Makes a Difference

• Actively participant in assigned activities and encourage positive interaction and growth amongst the residents;
• Obtain and retain an adequate amount of knowledge pertaining to program, and successfully implement components on the job;
• Attend monthly meetings with supervisor to discuss job performance, and/or issues or concerns;
• Interact professionally and in a caring, consistent manner as outlined in program guidelines;
• Successfully utilize the nonviolent crisis prevention intervention procedures (TCI), when needed;
• May perform Shift Supervisor responsibilities to ensure supervision coverage when scheduling needs arise;
• Provide resident updates during team meetings on but not limited to current level, length of time on that level, date of placement, length of stay, goal attainment, 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;
• Oversee the resident(s) daily routines to include mealtime, study time, outings, bedtime, assigned jobs, and other resident activity;
• 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;
• Bachelor’s level degree from an accredited college, preferred;
• Bi-lingual - English and Spanish, preferred;
• Prior experience working with youth from diverse cultures, 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;
• Demonstrated temperament to work and care for refugee youth from various cultural backgrounds;
• Must be able to serve as a positive role model;
• Demonstrated ability to nurture and provide structure, support, and respect to others;
• 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;
• Must be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team;
• 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;
• Exhibit integrity and good moral character to provide appropriate care;
• Possess the relevant experience and/or qualifications to work with these clients and clients with special needs; and,
• Be properly trained and licensed, as necessary.
• Must be able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route:
  • TDap or Tdap: Complete primary vaccination series. If primary vaccination series completed in childhood, one Tdap dose in adulthood.
  • Results of medical examination (as required by State Licensing, including results of TB tests and immunization records).
• 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, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• Low-cost health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Matching 403B retirement contributions
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)
• Education reimbursement for master’s degree program in human services
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
• Employee covered long-term disability and term life insurance

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