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Do you have a passion for mentoring youth and a desire to see them succeed? We want to meet you!
We have a newly-vacant, full time opportunityfor a Life Skills Coach at our Grand Rapids location.
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!
This is a FULL TIME ROLE that pays $17 per hour.
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Do you have a passion for mentoring youth and a desire to see them succeed? We want to meet you!
We have a newly-vacant, full time opportunityfor a Life Skills Coach at our Grand Rapids location.
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!
This is a FULL TIME ROLE that pays $17 per hour.
As a full time Samaritas employee, some of the benefits you will receive are:
- Competitive 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
- Plus many more benefits
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Some of the benefits you may receive are:
Full Time:
- Competitive 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
- Plus, many more benefits
Job Summary
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 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 Team Leader, Case Manager or Supervisor
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 driver’s 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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