Youth Specialist Part-time

Spectrum-Human-Services-; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental & Vision

403(b) with employer match

Life Insurance $25k

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a Youth Specialist for a part-time role in Westland, MI. You will provide daily care, coaching, and supervision to teenage boys in a residential setting, guiding behavior and building trust.

Weekend afternoon and midnight shifts are emphasized, with opportunities to mentor and support youth toward independence and safety. You will work in a structured, therapeutic environment, collaborating with staff to create routines, model respectful communication, and promote dignity for

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Reliable transportation to work.
• Valid Michigan driver's license with clean driving record.
• MDHHS and State Police background clearances required.
• Physical exam within 12 months and 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

Tools

Driver's license (Michigan)

MDHHS and State Police clearances

Physical exam + TB test (within 1 year)

Job description

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Youth Specialist Part-time

Westland, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3205

Salary Range: $17.00 To $18.50 Hourly

Youth Specialist – Become the Difference That Changes a Life

A Calling, Not Just a Job

Do you believe 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?

Attention: This posting is forthose seeking a part-time role with an emphasis on Afternoon and Midnight weekend shifts.

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‑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