Youth Coach - Youth Shelter

About the role

Join our team as a Youth Coach in the Youth Shelter! In this overnight role, you’ll be a beacon of hope and stability for youth aged 18-24, helping them achieve their goals and heal from past trauma.

Responsibilities

• Support youth in achieving their goals outlined in their service plans through daily routines and activities.
• Take youth on job and housing searches, and to volunteer opportunities.
• Administer resident medication and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate and coordinate with other staff members, including updating on the shift and status of all residents, discussing medication, UA, and critical information, and participating in bi-weekly individual supervision and weekly staff meetings.
• Contribute to the training of new staff and respite personnel as needed.
• Participate in the growth and improvement of the supported housing program.

Requirements

• A high school degree with a bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least one year of experience working with at-risk youth in a residential setting or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of adolescent development, including mental health and substance abuse issues, trauma, attachment issues, complex family dynamics, developmental challenges, and educational issues.
• Experience in life skills work, such as meal preparation, budgeting, cleaning, personal hygiene, job readiness, and employment skills.
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and set limits.
• A commitment to diversity and adherence to agency code of ethics and policies.
• A valid driver's license preferred.

Qualifications

• Passion for youth development and/or experience working with at-risk youth.

Skills

• Effective communication and coordination with staff and residents.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Hourly wage of $21.63 plus a $4.00 shift differential.
• Robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; HRA; short-term and long-term disability coverage; accrued vacation and unlimited health leave; and a 403(b) retirement plan.

Pay

• $21.63 per hour

Schedule

• Full-time overnight position, Monday - Friday 1:30 am - 9:30 am.