Youth Specialist – Refugee Services
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!
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