Youth Specialist II (Refugee Services) - Lansing, MI

About the role

Empower Youth. Transform Lives. Join Samaritas Nation! As a Youth Specialist with Samaritas, you’ll provide direct supervision and support to refugee youth in a residential setting—helping them feel safe, valued, and empowered to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Create a family-like environment that models positive behaviors and expectations.
• Assist youth with daily routines—meal prep, medication administration, skill-building, and activities.
• Provide safe transportation to appointments and monitor overnight activity.
• Be a trusted mentor and advocate for youth navigating trauma, displacement, and cultural adjustment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to learn de-escalation techniques and become CPR/First Aid certified.
• Direct care experience in mental health or working with vulnerable populations preferred.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish strongly preferred.
• Must be 21 years or older, have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and meet vaccine requirements.

Why Samaritas?

We’re a Michigan-based human services organization rooted in compassion and transformation. When you join us, you join a mission-driven team committed to creating ripples of positive change in the lives of those we serve.