Youth Specialist
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About the role:
Are you a dedicated, experienced youth worker seeking a fulfilling opportunity to guide and support teenage girls? Do you thrive in an afternoon and evening setting and want to be a vital part of a team committed to improving our community?
We are seeking a passionate, experienced Youth Specialist to join our team at a Youth Residential ILP Program in Belleville, MI. We offer full-time and part-time opportunities in a role essential to providing direct support, guidance, and security to youth in a supportive, structured residential environment.
As a Youth Specialist, you will be a key role model and source of support for teenage boys residing in the program. Your primary shift will be afternoons (3:00 PM-11:00 PM), with required weekend availability.
Who We Are
Dignity and respect are simple human gifts that belong to all. Since 1976, Spectrum has worked to strengthen children, families, and communities across Michigan. Each day, more than 1,450 children, teens, and adults who deal with mental, physical, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges find help in a Spectrum program. And, we are gratified they do.
What we offer
- Health Insurance (BCN Medical, Dental, Vision)
- BlueCare Network Medical and Rx
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Vision
- 403(b) with employer match
- $25,000 Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability,
- 12 Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth),
- Paid Time Off.
- Paid training.
- Advancement opportunities.
Services we provide
Spectrum Child and Family Services supports our community’s children and teens who are delinquent, have been neglected/abused or abandoned, are medically fragile, have multiple physical challenges, and may be dually diagnosed, or may display behavioral or emotional issues. Our programs support a population with constantly changing needs, and our goal is to strengthen and empower the families so they become self-sufficient, stable, and competent.
Qualifications
- Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
- Transportation: Reliable, ongoing transportation is essential, as you must provide transportation for the youth.
- Michigan Driver's License: Must have a valid, unrestricted driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
- Clearances: Satisfactory results on an MDHS Central Registry Clearance and State Police Record Check.
- Health: Satisfactory physical exam within one year of hire and a negative TB test
Why Join Our Team?
When you join Spectrum, you’ll be part of a team that provides high-quality services to youth in a positive, professional environment. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position. We are dedicated to staff growth and provide opportunities for required training, workshops, and in-service training.
If you are prepared to bring your experience and positive energy to work every day, we encourage you to apply and help us build a better future for the youth in our care.
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