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Residential Youth Specialist

Bethany Christian Services USA

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#Behavioral Health#Crisis Intervention#Microsoft Office#Youth Services#CPI#Child Welfare#Social History#Multi-disciplinary Team#Residential Care
#Case Documentation
#Sexual Offender Treatment
Part TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$18 - $20 / HOURPosted 5 days ago

Location

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Salary

$18 - $20 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Residential Youth Specialist oversees the daily routines of youth in a treatment program, ensuring safety and implementing sexual offender treatment components. They act as a residential advocate by tracking progress and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to update treatment goals.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of child welfare experience, with a preference for bilingual English/Spanish speakers. Requirements include passing criminal and medical screenings, possessing a valid driver's license, and adhering to the agency's Statement of Faith.

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Job description

**Schedule

  • *
  • Evening shift (2nd shift): 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Part-time: 24 hours per week
  • Set schedule: Thursday–Saturday

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.

Working at Bethany means joining a team of dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our Christian mission and these shared values: We’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul. As a Residential Youth Specialist, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.

  • How Your Role Makes a Difference
  • Obtain and retain an adequate amount of knowledge pertaining to the sexual offender treatment program, and successfully implement components on the job;
  • Actively participant in assigned activities and encourage positive interaction and growth amongst the residents;
  • Attend bi-monthly meetings with supervisor to discuss job performance, and/or issues or concerns;
  • Successfully follow the treatment guidelines by intervening in a caring and consistent manner, when the need arises;
  • Promptly conduct the nonviolent crisis prevention intervention (CPI) procedure, when necessary;
  • Oversee the residents’ daily routines to include but not limited to meal time, study time, outings, bedtime, assigned jobs, and other residential activities;
  • Serve as a residential advocate by presenting social history at staff meeting following admission as well as reviewing the criminal sexual conduct and legal history, family history, psychological history, school history, and identify the issues or behaviors that would warrant attention in the treatment;
  • Provide residential advocacy at staff meetings by updating the team on information related to current level, length of time on that level, date of placement, length of
  • stay, goal attainment percentages from the prior 4 weeks, school progress report, think tank or room restriction time, incident reports, assessment of overall functioning, interaction with peers and staff, and recommendation for new or revised treatment goals;

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Wellness Program
  • Education Reimbursement
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan With Employer Match
  • PTO Your Way
  • Paid Absence Banks

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Bethany Christian Services USA

At Bethany Christian Services, demonstrating the love and compassion of Jesus is more than our mission. It’s our calling. Across the U.S., we offer an array of services designed to protect children, empower youth, and strengthen families. Because when families are stronger,...

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IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
HQGrand Rapids, Michigan
Founded1944
  • Perform essential functions of this position without operating a motor vehicle;
  • Maintain a flexible work schedule, including the ability to work night shifts, weekends, and holiday shifts;
  • Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;
  • May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
  • Complete other duties as assigned.
    • What Will Make You Successful
    • High School Diploma or equivalent;
    • Minimum of one year of child welfare experience working with children and/or adolescents;
    • Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred;
    • Prior experience working with individuals with sexual disorders, preferred;
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
    • Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service;
    • Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality;
    • Must be reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks;
    • Demonstrated temperament to work and care for special needs youth who may have present sexual disorders in a residential setting;
    • Have the ability to serve as positive role model;
    • Demonstrated ability to nurture and provide structure, support, and respect to others;
    • Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions, including physical restraints of a resident;
    • Must be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team;
    • This position requires the availability for night shifts, weekends shifts, and holiday coverage.
    • 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 of driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
    • Must 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;
    • Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions, including physical restraints of a resident;
    • Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization;
    • Must be able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route:
    • Varicella: two doses of varicella vaccine (at least four weeks apart) OR born in the United States before 1980 with a reported history of chickenpox (verified by an adult present at the time of illness) OR titers indicating varicella immunity OR documentation from a healthcare provider verifying previous infection.
    • MMR: two doses of MMR vaccine (at least four weeks apart) OR titers indicating immunity to all three diseases.
    • TDap or Tdap: Complete primary vaccination series. If primary vaccination series completed in childhood, one Tdap dose in adulthood.
    • Influenza: one dose annually during flu season;
    • Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.
    • We Invest in You
    • Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
    • Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
    • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
    • Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)
    • Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
    • Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program

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