Youth Specialists - Staff Supported Adolescent Housing - 10037

Location: Royal Oak, Michigan
Status: Full Time, 40 hours per week
Shifts Available: 3pm - 11pm OR 11pm - 7am

About the role

Join our team as a Youth Specialist in a Staff Supported Housing program for adolescents transitioning from foster care to independent living. These roles are more than just supervision — it’s about creating a safe, stable environment for youth with trauma histories, offering empathy, structure, and support.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and emotional support in a trauma-informed setting
• Respond to crises with empathy and professionalism
• Maintain a safe, structured environment that promotes healing and independence
• Document observations and incidents in accordance with program standards
• Collaborate with a team dedicated to youth empowerment and recovery
• Serve as a role model to youth in residence by modeling responsible behaviors
• Provide guidance in daily living skills, including household chores
• 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 the house/group
• Participate in treatment planning meetings 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
• Report safety hazards and needed repairs within home and grounds to designated Case Manager or Supervisor

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in human services or 60 college credits or equivalent experience
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• College coursework in social services (preferred)
• Professional training in social work, social services, or child development (preferred)
• Experience working in a group home or residential setting (preferred)
• Experience working with youth (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
• Experience or interest in working with youth in high-stress environments

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Growth opportunities in youth services and trauma-informed care
• Be part of a mission-driven team making a real impact

Pay

$18.00 per hour
+$1/hour for weekend or overnight shifts
+$2/hour for shifts that qualify as both