Residential Youth Specialist

Requisition #: req12881

Location: Alma, MI

Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week) , 2nd Shift

• We’re motivated by our faith.
• We support one another.
• We champion justice.
• We pursue excellence.
• We’re in it for the long haul.

• Providing care, safety, and supervision of residents at bedtime and early morning
• Mentoring and providing therapeutic support to residents
• Helping facilitate intake of new clients when necessary
• Completing required documentation throughout shift
• Assisting with light cleaning, laundry, organizing, filing, and other administrative tasks
• Attending trainings and staff meetings

• Experience working in a team environment with other professionals who support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
• Opportunities for growth and promotions within Bethany
• Cross training in other programs where possible
• Competitive benefits package (*dependent on hours worked)
• Signing bonus shift premium
• Low-cost health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)*
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way plan that supports work-life balance and wellness, sick time, paid absence banks)*
• Comprehensive employee assistance program
• Employee covered long-term disability and term life insurance*

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred
• At least one-year prior experience working with youth or children is required
• 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 driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany. Must also 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
• Pass required medical examinations and have physical ability to fulfill essential job functions, including physical restraint of a resident
• Pass an initial TB test
• Documentation of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases or the willingness to receive vaccination, or seek an exemption;
• Subscribe to and integrate the agency Statement of Faith and Mission Statement.