Top 73 Youth advocate Jobs in Michigan

Boy's Home- Residential Youth Specialist
Bethany Christian Services USA LLC —Kalamazoo, MI
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Current TB test
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Wellness program
- 403(b) matching
Youth Advocate Specialist
Grand Rapids Public Schools —Grand Rapids, MI
- $21.41 - $30.90 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- High school
- Word processing
Professional Mentor - Detroit
Friends of the Children —Detroit, MI
- $55,120 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- 7 years
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
F.S.S. COORDINATOR (Family Self-Sufficiency)
Inkster Housing Commission —Inkster, MI
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Intensive Case Manager/Children's Therapist
MONROE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY —Monroe, MI
- $31.88 - $39.84 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Youth Specialist
Wellspring Lutheran Services —Livonia, MI
- $21.63 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
3d
Public Health Educator II - Community Health
Oakland County Michigan —Pontiac, MI
- $55,319 - $74,117 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Word processing
- Adults
- Mid-level
9d
Adolescent Prevention Specialist
Corewell Health —Taylor, MI
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Team management
Advocate
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. —Saginaw, MI
- $17.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Mileage reimbursement
- Dental insurance
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Youth Peer Support
Riverwood Center —Benton Harbor, MI
- Full-time
- Driver's License
- Organizational skills
- Computer skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Site Coordinator School Based Suicide Prevention Program
Corewell Health —Southfield, MI
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- School experience
- Medical office experience
- Office
11d
ILP Youth Recovery Worker (PTE) 2nd Shift TOC
HOLY CROSS SERVICES INC —Saginaw, MI
- Temporary
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
AFTERCARE SPECIALIST
Spectrum Human Services —Highland Park, MI
- $26 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Residential
- Driver's License
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5d
Youth Advocate (Hired through EduStaff)
Fairplain Middle School (formerly Arts & Communications) —Benton Harbor, MI
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- English
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ILP Youth Recovery Worker (PTE) (3rd Shift PT)
HOLY CROSS SERVICES INC —Saginaw, MI
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Peer Support Specialist (Transition Age Youth)
Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority —Saginaw, MI
- $16.75 - $19.18 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Writing skills
Outreach Coordinator
Ozone House Inc —Ypsilanti, MI
- $45,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Background check
- Customer service
- Word processing
Quick Apply
11d
Social Services Outreach Worker
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi —Dowagiac, MI
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- High school diploma or GED
- Clinic
5d
Youth Recovery Worker (PT) (2nd) - King House
Holy Cross Services —Mount Clemens, MI
- $17.50 - $22.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Youth & Family Engagement Specialist (Part-Time)
WAYNE-METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY —Taylor, MI
- $19 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs

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Boy's Home- Residential Youth Specialist

Bethany Christian Services USA LLC -
Kalamazoo, MI

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Wellness program
403(b) matching
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)
Opportunities for advancement
Life insurance

Qualifications

Spanish
Confidential information handling
Child welfare services experience
In-person customer service
English
Driver's License
Driving
Adolescents
Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning
Productivity software

Full Job Description

**Schedule**
Evening shift (2nd shift): 2:00PM - 10PM
Full-time: 40 hours per week
Monday - Friday

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.

Working at Bethany means joining a team of dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our Christian mission and these shared values: We’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul. As a Residential Youth Specialist, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.

How Your Role Makes a Difference

Obtain and retain an adequate amount of knowledge pertaining to the sexual offender treatment program, and successfully implement components on the job;
Actively participant in assigned activities and encourage positive interaction and growth amongst the residents;
Attend bi-monthly meetings with supervisor to discuss job performance, and/or issues or concerns;
Successfully follow the treatment guidelines by intervening in a caring and consistent manner, when the need arises;
Promptly conduct the nonviolent crisis prevention intervention (CPI) procedure, when necessary;
Oversee the residents’ daily routines to include but not limited to meal time, study time, outings, bedtime, assigned jobs, and other residential activities;
Serve as a residential advocate by presenting social history at staff meeting following admission as well as reviewing the criminal sexual conduct and legal history, family history, psychological history, school history, and identify the issues or behaviors that would warrant attention in the treatment;
Provide residential advocacy at staff meetings by updating the team on information related to current level, length of time on that level, date of placement, length of stay, goal attainment percentages from the prior 4 weeks, school progress report, think tank or room restriction time, incident reports, assessment of overall functioning, interaction with peers and staff, and recommendation for new or revised treatment goals;
Perform essential functions of this position without operating a motor vehicle;
Maintain a flexible work schedule, including the ability to work night shifts, weekends, and holiday shifts;
Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;
May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
Complete other duties as assigned.

What Will Make You Successful

In order to meet state licensing guidelines for staffing ratios, this position has a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) for bilingual male staff members;
Bilingual in English/Spanish required;
High School Diploma or equivalent;
Minimum of one year of child welfare experience working with children and/or adolescents;
Prior experience working with individuals with sexual disorders, preferred;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service;
Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality;
Must be reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks;
Demonstrated temperament to work and care for special needs youth who may have present sexual disorders in a residential setting;
Have the ability to serve as positive role model;
Demonstrated ability to nurture and provide structure, support, and respect to others;
Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions, including physical restraints of a resident;
Must be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team;
This position requires the availability for night shifts, weekends shifts, and holiday coverage.
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 of driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
Must 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;
Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions, including physical restraints of a resident;
Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization;
Must be able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route:
Varicella: two doses of varicella vaccine (at least four weeks apart) OR born in the United States before 1980 with a reported history of chickenpox (verified by an adult present at the time of illness) OR titers indicating varicella immunity OR documentation from a
healthcare provider verifying previous infection.
MMR: two doses of MMR vaccine (at least four weeks apart) OR titers indicating immunity to all three diseases.
TDap or Tdap: Complete primary vaccination series. If primary vaccination series completed in childhood, one Tdap dose in adulthood.
Influenza: one dose annually during flu season;
Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

We Invest in You

Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)
Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance

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youth advocate jobs in michigan

Boy's Home- Residential Youth Specialist

Youth Advocate Specialist

Professional Mentor - Detroit

F.S.S. COORDINATOR (Family Self-Sufficiency)

Intensive Case Manager/Children's Therapist

Youth Specialist

Public Health Educator II - Community Health

Adolescent Prevention Specialist

Advocate

Youth Peer Support

Site Coordinator School Based Suicide Prevention Program

ILP Youth Recovery Worker (PTE) 2nd Shift TOC

AFTERCARE SPECIALIST

Youth Advocate (Hired through EduStaff)

ILP Youth Recovery Worker (PTE) (3rd Shift PT)

Peer Support Specialist (Transition Age Youth)

Outreach Coordinator

Social Services Outreach Worker

Youth Recovery Worker (PT) (2nd) - King House

Youth & Family Engagement Specialist (Part-Time)

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