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Bethany Christian Services UC Youth Specialist - Casa Del Sol - Part-time in Grand Rapids, Michigan
This position offers a shift premium for the 3rd shift
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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. For 80 years, our faith has inspired us to provide every child and family the safety, love, and connection they deserve.
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 hou