Youth Specialists - WEEKDAYS 7am - 11am ~ Boys' Independent Living Home - Royal Oak

About the role

Location: Royal Oak, near Royal Oak High School. Weekday morning shifts (7 am–11 am, Monday–Friday) on‑site supporting adolescent boys in a Staff Supported Boys' Housing program for youth transitioning from foster care to independent living. The role focuses on creating a safe, stable, trauma‑informed environment, 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
• 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 safety of 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
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
• Experience or interest in working with youth in high‑stress environments
• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Growth opportunities in youth services and trauma‑informed care
• Mission‑driven team making a real impact
• Direct assistance and guidance to youth transitioning between foster care and independent living

Pay

• Base pay: $20.00 per hour for weekday morning shifts (7 am–11 am, Monday‑Friday)
• Base pay: $18.00 per hour (general rate)
• Incentives: +$1.00 per hour for weekend or overnight shifts
• Incentives: +$2.00 per hour for shifts that qualify as both weekend and overnight

Schedule

• Weekday mornings: 7 am – 11 am, Monday – Friday
• Weekend and overnight shifts available (eligible for shift differentials)