Position Details

　　Come work with our older youth in a family home like environment!

　　We have a full time opportunity working with refugee youth at our Lansing youth center . This position works a minimun of 40 hour weekly. Can you work an afternoon shift 3pm to 11pm?

　　About the position

　　Must be 21 Years or older at the time of application

　　This program prepares our older youth for independent living as they transition to adulthood. We are looking for 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. Mentoring is an important and large part of the daily responsibilities of this position.

　　This position is a home monitor to assist our older youth with daily life responsibilities such as; assistance around the home, homework questions, meal prep, occasional transporting youth to work, appointments, and other events. This opening is providing general assistance to our youth and providing an adult in our homes to supervise, keep our youth safe in their home environment and assist with daily living skills.

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　　 Wage & Shift Details  

　　Full time/ 80 hours weekly/ Afternoon Shift: 3:00PM to 11:00PM

　　15.00 per hour plus an additional $1.00 per hour for weekend shift premium

　　This position rotates occasional weekends and holidays

　　What's In It For You

　　Some of the benefits you may receive are:

　　Full Time/Part TimeCompetitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment

　　Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)

　　Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)

　　Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%

　　Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals

　　Awesome Employee Discounts

　　UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options

　　Plus, many more benefits

　　Retirement Plan (403b) – Contributions

　　Awesome Employee Discounts

　　UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options

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

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　Serve as a role model to youth in residence by modeling responsible behaviors as required

　　Provide guidance in daily living skills, including household chores to youth

　　Monitor activities of youth to ensure their safety and wellbeing. Report non-compliance with home rules to the 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

　　Communicate implementation of each youth’s Independent Living Plan with Independent Living Coach, Case Manager and other appropriate parties

　　Maintain adequate awareness of youth’s 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 Case Manager or Supervisor

　　Job Qualifications

　　Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

　　High school diploma or equivalent preferred

　　College coursework in social services preferred

　　Professional training in social work, social services or child development preferred

　　Experience

　　Experience working in a group home or residential setting preferred

　　Experience working with youth preferred

　　Additional Work Requirements

　　Valid unrestricted driver’s license with good driving record, proof of current registration and automobile insurance required; reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served required

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　　Requisition Number2024-10307

　　Employee TypeFull-Time

　　Hours Per Pay Period80

　　ShiftAfternoon

　　Work Hours3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

　　Weekends and/or Holidays RequiredYes

　　On Call RequiredNo

　　Position LocationUS-MI-Lansing