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Youth Specialist

Ozone House

Job Location:

Ypsilanti, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 30 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

OUR COMMITMENT

POSITION SUMMARY 2 years experience working with at-risk youth (homeless runaway history of trauma abuse mental health etc.)

The Youth Specialist is responsible for direct care including the provision of supervision crisis intervention and appropriate modeling for at-risk youth in either of Ozone Houses residential programs. Attendance at monthly staff meetings and participation in the on-call coverage rotation are additional expectations of the role.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma (required)
Associates degree (preferred)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

2 years experience working with at-risk youth (homeless runaway history of trauma abuse mental health etc.)
Demonstrated ability effectively engage youth with diverse backgrounds
Experience managing crisis situations
Knowledge of Positive Youth Development Harm Reduction and Trauma Informed Care practices (preferred)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Knowledge of office management practices including record-keeping and administrative support
Familiarity with planning and executing events including logistics budgeting and promotion
Familiarity with document preparation editing and filing systems
Familiarity with non-profit regulations compliance and reporting requirements
Awareness of the issues and challenges faced by homeless or at risk youth
Proficient in communication strategies for internal and external audiences
Awareness appreciation and ability to work with individuals from different cultural backgrounds understanding the impact of culture on individuals and communities

REPORTS TO

DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Shift Coverage Duties:

Complete scheduled shifts ensuring safety and providing modeling resource information crisis intervention and/ or other assistance as appropriate
Provide direct client supervision and observation while on shift maintaining their daily needs and activities as well as always knowing client whereabouts on and offsite during recreational activities. Maintain a safe healthy and inclusive programming space
Monitor and enforce applicable program rules and policies. Ensure program integrity
Demonstrate appropriate modeling behavior/ communication and maintain a professional relationship with the client(s)
Utilize strengths-based and restorative approaches to promote positive youth development
Facilitate individual and group life skills training and workshops on topics such as health & hygiene conflict resolution nutrition anger management self-esteem communication personal boundaries employment search & maintenance budgeting and food preparation
Assist youth to prepare healthy meals
Pass medication as assigned and follow medication administration policy and procedure
Complete and log bed checks from 11:00 pm through 7:00 am
Read recent client logs updates and other program documentation
Maintain on-going documentation including logs life skills notes incident reports and other related documentation
In an emergency or for matters requiring immediate consultation contact the on-call staff
Promptly inform Case Managers Prevention Coordinators and Therapists of important issues involving their client(s)
Assist with household cleaning and maintenance (emptying trash recycling dishes laundry organizing the office etc.)
Transport clients as assigned. Maintain a good driving record and insurance
Provide advance notice to supervisor and find replacement if unable to work a scheduled shift
Always remain on duty until relieved by another staff. While on shift stay on Ozone House property unless prior approval from a supervisor has been given
Abide by all Ozone House Inc. policies and procedures

Non-shift Duties:

Attend weekly supervisory meetings with the Director of Residential Services or Residential Coordinator.
Attend scheduled Residential Team meetings and Peer Supervision
Attend mandatory trainings to enhance skills and meet licensing requirements (50 hours in the first year of employment and at least 25 hours each year thereafter)
Answer and respond to after-hours Crisis Line Calls. Complete associated documentation. Contact on-call when the situation necessitates
Perform other job duties as assigned

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

Participate in grant writing and other fundraising efforts
Be familiar with and use the NASW Code of Ethics and Ozone House policies and procedures to guide practice and decision making
Maintains individual credentials and participation in education and training as necessary to maintain current competency in skill areas necessary to perform job duties
Maintains working knowledge of software applications used in performance of daily duties
Represent Ozone House at community events and conduct oneself in an ethical mature and professional manner with honesty and integrity welcoming clients coworkers and other stakeholders with dignity and respect

WORK ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND TRAVEL

This job operates in a professional office environment. The physical demands of the position include vision effective speech and hearing for extensive telephone contact; repetitive motion; driving or riding in a motor vehicle; standing sitting walking bending reaching and stretching; and lifting up to twenty-five (25) pounds unassisted. This role routinely uses standard office equipment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions so long as it creates no undue hardship to the agency. Must have reliable transportation to be able to travel and maintain the rigors of a busy schedule.

POSITION CLASSIFICATION TYPE & EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

Full-time Youth Specialists work five shifts (including at least one weekend (defined as Friday Saturday or Sunday shift) and are expected to report to work regardless of census. Part-time Youth Specialists can work up to 29 hour per week. (Working more than 29 hours per week requires prior approval from a supervisor.) Shift assignments may vary depending on the needs of the agency. Shift schedules are as follows: 7:00 am 3:00 pm 3:00 pm 11:00 pm 2:00 pm 10:00 pm and 11:00 pm 7:00 am. All youth specialists are required to work some holiday shifts regardless of full or part-time status.

Required Experience:

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