Bethany Christian Services

Imagine facing violence, extreme poverty, unexpected separation from your family, gang extortion, or trafficking—all before the age of 12.. That’s the reality for unaccompanied children, primarily from Central America, seeking asylum at the U.S. border.. You’ll be one of the first to welcome unaccompanied refugee and immigrant children when they arrive at the program, helping them feel safe and assessing their needs.. Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries. Documentation of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases or the willingness to receive vaccination, or seek an exemption;

youth specialist

UC Youth Specialist - Bellaview
Requisition #: req13195
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)
This position offers a shift premium for the 3rd shift

What it’s like to work here
We love God and we love people.
Love like that motivates us to cast a big vision and believe that, together, we can change the world through family.
At Bethany, our culture is driven by five core values:
We’re motivated by our faith.
We support one another.
We champion justice.
We pursue excellence.
We’re in it for the long haul.
For nearly 80 years, our faith has inspired us to serve children and families close to home and around the world.
How your role makes a difference
Imagine facing violence, extreme poverty, unexpected separation from your family, gang extortion, or trafficking—all before the age of 12. That’s the reality for unaccompanied children, primarily from Central America, seeking asylum at the U.S. border. The vast majority have the same wish: to reunite with a family member or sponsor already in the U.S or to prepare for independence in our community. In other words, to know they’re finally safe and out of harm’s way.
You’ll be one of the first to welcome unaccompanied refugee and immigrant children when they arrive at the program, helping them feel safe and assessing their needs. You’ll join a team that takes action, providing exceptional care to these children.
Your responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Providing care, safety, and supervision of residents at bedtime and early morning
Mentoring and providing therapeutic support to residents
Helping facilitate intake of new clients when necessary
Completing required documentation throughout shift
Assisting with light cleaning, laundry, organizing, filing, and other administrative tasks
Attending trainings and staff meetings
We invest in you
Experience working in a team environment with other professionals who support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
Opportunities for growth and promotions within Bethany
Cross training in other programs where possible
Competitive benefits package (*dependent on hours worked)
Signing bonus + shift premium
Low-cost health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)*
Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way plan that supports work-life balance and wellness, sick time, paid absence banks)*
Comprehensive employee assistance program
Employee covered long-term disability and term life insurance*
QUALIFICATIONS:
What will make you successful
Must have high school diploma or equivalent
Bilingual English and Spanish preferred
At least one-year prior experience working with youth or children is required
Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite;
Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries
Pass required medical examinations and have physical ability to fulfill essential job functions, including physical restraint of a resident
Pass an initial TB test
Documentation of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases or the willingness to receive vaccination, or seek an exemption;
Subscribe to and integrate the agency Statement of Faith and Mission Statement.

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