Now Hiring:

Youth Specialist -

Refugee Services Location:

Jackson, MI Status:

Full Time Wage:

$17.10/hour

Schedule:

11 pm - 7 am Empower Youth. Transform Lives. Join Samaritas Nation! Are you ready to make a lasting impact? 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.

What You'll Do:

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.

What We're Looking For:

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. APPLY TODAY and #BeTheRock that empowers youth and builds brighter futures! #childwelfare #mentor #socialwork #residential #youthdevelopment