Development Specialist- FT 3rd shift

D.A. Blodgett
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 403(b)
United States, Michigan, Grand Rapids
2172 Dean Lake Avenue Northeast (Show on map)
Oct 31, 2024
Position: Development Specialist Reports To: ILP Supervisor Beginning Pay Range: $21.00 a hour About DABSJ: D.A. Blodgett - St. John's is a private non-sectarian agency that serves vulnerable children and families from the entire community. Our core objectives are to strengthen families, help children heal from abuse and neglect, provide homes and help kids thrive. About this Opportunity: The Independent Living Development Specialist (ILDS) is responsible for providing direct care and supervision to youth and young adults served by the Agency in the ILP program. The dimensions of this "development" responsibility are quite broad. At times, the ILDS acts in a parental role, meeting the basic needs of youth. The ILDS ensures that each child is healthy and safe, makes sure that each is properly clothed and fed and works to maintain a clean and orderly living space. Included in the parental role are the responsibilities to give praise, affection and encouragement to youth and respond appropriately to challenging behaviors when necessary. Also, while this role should ensure the health and safety of the youth, since these youth are emerging adults, the ILDS will normally achieve these goals through praise, encouragement, and direction. Would you like to help us accomplish our mission as a Development Specialist? Our ideal candidate will have High School Diploma or GED required by the state licensing authority. Agency prefers a bachelor's degree, or near completion, in a field related to the helping professions. Experience working with children. Good written communication skills. Valid driver's license, adequate insurance with a car available at all times. Offered benefits and more: Medical, Dental, Vision. Life Insurance. Paid Holidays Off, Paid Time Off. 403B Retirement Opportunity. Flexible Scheduling. Opportunity to learn and grow from working with a diverse population of children and families. Access to a robust training system. DABSJ is able to provide CEUs for onsite trainings. Reimbursement for trainings. Support from our robust EAP (emotional, organization skills, financial planning, etc.) Work within an environment of creative problem solvers. Regular supervision. Working within a collaborative division with a wide variety of experience and knowledge. Work within a trauma informed environment supported by the Sanctuary Model (trauma informed organizational change model). Careers at DABSJ now take place at our brand new Dean Lake campus featuring: modern workspaces filled with natural light, intentionally designed for DABSJ services, purposeful spaces for collaboration as well as independent work, a variety of meeting rooms equipped with interactive technology and, amenities including kitchens, wellness rooms, fitness area, and locker room. DABSJ strives to be a fully inclusive organization as we support a diverse group of children and families. We are building a diverse team that represents our customers and our community and recognize that each of us brings a unique perspective to the organization. We welcome differing thoughts, faiths, beliefs, groups, and lived experiences. The diversity and differences of each team member, foster parent, adoptive parent, child, and family make us #DABSJstrongertogether for children and families. DABSJ is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment. DABSJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists; culture, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, socio-economic status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics as required by law. Applicants being considered for hire must pass a central registry clearance check and criminal background check to be eligible for employment.