Samaritas

Family Support Specialist - Midnights

Samaritas  •  $19/hr  •  Westland, MI (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST - WESTLAND, MICHIGAN

Do you have Family Support experience? This is a hands-on, MIDNIGHTS role, requiring someone with empathy and the understanding that this is an ever-changing job. No two days will be the same. There could be housekeeping, kitchen duty, med passing, helping residents with hygiene, preparing rooms for new residents, de-escalating situations...all while showing compassion for families in a state of transition for a variety of reasons. We meet people where they are on life's journey with no judgement.

This role pays $19.00 per hour. Hours are 3:30p - 11p ::: Week One you will work on Tuesday & Friday. Week Two you will work Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday. Then you start again with the Week One schedule.

Welcome to Samaritas Nation!

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.

APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!

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Assists families in daily living in accordance with their individual case plan.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Complete assignments to support resident service plans and Centers' programs in accordance with Center, Division and contract requirements.
  • Document all relevant shift activity in 'log book' according to Center policy.
  • Review resident log daily and document resident activities daily.
  • Assist in conducting telephone and walk-in intakes for prospective residents; make referrals to community resources and services.
  • Provide medications in accordance with resident's medical chart; document in resident chart.
  • Monitor residents' behaviors; report incidents/violations orally and in writing to Program Manager.
  • Prepare and distribute meals for residents; maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas on assigned shift to include but not limited to dishwashing.
  • Perform housekeeping duties in resident rooms, including but not limited to cleaning, vacuuming, wiping, sanitizing, and preparation of vacant resident rooms. Serve as a mentor to Family Support Workers. Provide initial and ongoing training as required.

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    Job Qualifications

    Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

    • Training or college courses in social work or human services preferred.
    • Required to attain and maintain Food Handler's Basic certification.

    Experience

    • One year experience providing direct service to clients in social services, residential or a community service setting preferred.

    #directcare #homeless #socialwork #casework #residential

    Samaritas

    About Samaritas

    For almost 90 years, Samaritas has served others as an expression of the love of Christ with programs to help Michigan’s disadvantaged families, and individuals thrive. Samaritas is the state’s largest foster care and adoption organization, with a full suite of family preservation programs and options like Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services to keep families together.

    We are one of the largest providers of refugee services, resettling families from all over the world. We provide senior care and living communities with a full continuum of services, including independent and assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing options within a faith-based family community. Samaritas is all about home, offering housing solutions for adults with developmental disabilities, homeless families, and affordable living communities for those who qualify for HUD housing.

    Industry
    Nonprofit & NGOs
    Company Size
    501-1,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Detroit, Michigan
    Year Founded
    1934
    Website
    samaritas.org
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