QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a human behavioral science, or in another major where 25% of the course credits earned toward the degree are in human behavioral sciences
• Possess mature judgment, ability to handle crisis situations, communicate with youth and their families in a non-threatening and professional manner, and a sincere:

• Ability to perform assigned duties.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Criminal history background check, being of good moral character.

• Most posses a valid MI drivers license and proof of insurance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of work experience in human services .

• Knowledge of social work practices.

DUTIES & FUNCTIONS:

• Provide direct outreach counseling and services to runaway, homeless and at-risk youth and their families.

• Ability to case manage a maximum of 15 case files.

• Provide family and individual counseling. Provide family mediation during crisis.

• Enhance youth’s self-worth and improve their overall health.

• Provide short-term placement for youth.

• Ability to make appropriate recommendations and testify in court.

• Ability to make appropriate referrals to other area agencies.

• On-call 24 hours per day every three weeks.

• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to work with Landlords
• Ability to work independently and to manage time effectively.

• Develop a professional working relationship with area agencies.

• Participate in planned trainings related to social services and community meetings.

• Assist youth with short and long-term goals and other issues such as:

Communication, Grief, Peer and family relationships, Employment, Delinquency, Drug/Alcohol, Anger management, Truancy, Teen pregnancy, Divorce, Academics, Incorrigibility, Human Trafficking, LGTBQIA

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Please submit resume, interest letter and 3 professional references by June 1, 2022. This position is located in Newaygo County.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

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