Job Description

Position Details:

YOUTH RESIDENT LIFE SKILLS COACH - FLEXIBLE PART TIME - MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 10am - 6pm

Do you enjoy working with and mentoring youth? Do you have an Associates degree in social service or related field or a minimum 60 hours of secondary education coursework in social service or related field?

The YOUTH LIFE SKILLS COACH / MENTOR we seek in the Holland, Michigan area prepares our older youth for independent living as they transition to adulthood. We are looking for an experienced adult staff that can help our youth between the ages of 17 and 18 while they learn the skills they need to transition into independent living. Mentorin g is an important and large part of the daily responsibilities of this position.

A v alid unrestricted drivers license with good driving record. Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current registration and automobile insurance. The pay for this integral team-oriented role is $17.00 per hour.

Welcome to Samaritas Nation!

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.

APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!

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What's In It For You:

Some of the benefits you may receive are:

Contingent

• Retirement Plan (403b) Contributions
• Awesome Employee Discounts
• UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options

Duties And Responsibilities:

Provides direct education and guidance to youth transitioning between foster care and independence living in Staff Supported Housing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model to youth in residence by modeling responsible behaviors as required
• Provide four hours of education per youth in daily living skills on a weekly basis, including but not limited to household chores
• Monitor youths activities to ensure their safety and wellbeing. Report non-compliance with home rules to the Team Leader and/or Case Manager
• Maintain communication with youth to ensure adjustment to program expectations
• Facilitate and /or participate in house meetings to review house rules, plan activities or discuss other needs of house/group
• Participate in treatment planning meeting with each youth as needed or requested
• Maintain adequate awareness of youths activities to ensure the safety of the youth, other residents, staff and the home are maintained
• Report safety hazards and needed repairs within home and grounds to designated Team Leader, Case Manager or Supervisor

Qualifications:

Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

• Associates degree in social service or related field or minimum 60 hours coursework of secondary education in social service or related field
• Professional training in social work, social services or child development preferred
• Valid unrestricted drivers license with good driving record. Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current registration and automobile insurance

Experience

• Experience working in a group home or residential setting preferred
• Experience working with youth preferred

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Work from home, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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