Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people? Join our team as a Youth Coach in the Youth Shelter! In this awake overnight role located in St Albans, you’ll be a beacon of hope and stability for youth aged 18-24, helping them achieve their goals and heal from past trauma.
As a vital part of our shelter community, you’ll support youth in everything from job and housing searches to life skills development. You’ll foster a safe and engaging environment while maintaining clear communication with staff and ensuring accurate documentation.
If you have a passion for youth development and/or a background in working with at-risk youth, we want to hear from you! This is a full time overnight position, Monday - Friday 1:30 am - 9:30 am, with an hourly wage of $21.63 + a $4.00 shift differential. This position also offers a 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.
Essential Functions
- Support and encourage residents to carry out daily routines and achieve goals outlined in their service plans.
- Take residents on activities, job searching and or to volunteer opportunities.
- Administer resident medication.
- Responsible for accurate and timely completion of record keeping including:
- Individual client files, daily data entry, documents critical incidents
- Daily follow-up with e-mail and voice mail
- Time sheets, expense reports
- Communication and cross over with other staff is expected including the following:
- Update on the shift and status of all residents
- Medication, UA, critical information discussed
- Participation and attendance is expected at bi-weekly individual supervision and weekly staff meetings
- Support the training of new staff and respite personnel as assigned.
- Contribute and participate in the overall growth and improvement of the supported housing program.
Knowledge and Skills Required
- High school degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum one year experience working with at-risk youth in a residential setting or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of adolescent development including the following: mental health and substance abuse issues; trauma; attachment issues; complex family dynamics; developmental challenges and educational issues.
- Knowledge of life skills work including meal preparation, budgeting, cleaning, & personal hygiene, job readiness/employment skills.
- Maintain appropriate boundaries and ability to set limits.
- Commitment to the value of diversity with respect to gender, race, age, socio-economic level, sexual orientation, and religion.
- Adherence to agency code of ethics and all policies and procedures.
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
Work Environment
This position requires flexibility and travel for activities, client appointments, etc. Due to the nature of supported housing work shifts include days, evenings, awake overnights, weekends, and holidays, schedules and shifts are subject to change. May require sitting, standing, general use of stairs, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds.
