Youth Care Specialist - PRN

Youth Support Staff Make a Difference in a Child’s Life Ever Hope  is looking for caring, dependable, and compassionate individuals to join our team as Youth Support Staff. In this role, you will help create a safe, supportive, and positive environment for children and teens while building meaningful connections that encourage growth and success.

No specialized background is required — we provide training and support to help you succeed. If you are passionate about helping others, enjoy working with youth, and want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Position Overview As a member of our Youth Support Staff team, you will play an important role in the daily care, supervision, and support of residents while embracing and upholding the mission and values of Ever Hope. This position focuses on relationship-building, mentorship, encouragement, and helping youth thrive in a structured environment.

This opportunity primarily supports weekend coverage, with afternoon and evening availability preferred. We offer flexibility in scheduling based on organizational needs and candidate availability.

What You’ll Do Responsibilities may include:

Build positive, supportive relationships with residents and actively engage with them throughout daily activities

Help create a safe, structured, and encouraging environment for children and teens

Support youth in reaching personal, behavioral, and developmental goals

Observe, document, and communicate important updates, concerns, and successes with leadership and care teams

Collaborate with case management, counseling, education, and support staff to meet resident needs

Assist with transportation to appointments, activities, or community events as needed

Participate in training focused on child and adolescent development, trauma-informed care, and relationship-building

Model positive communication, healthy boundaries, and respectful interactions

Follow shelter policies, procedures, and safety expectations

Promote an inclusive, culturally respectful environment for residents and team members

Attend required meetings, trainings, and team events

Support additional duties as needed to ensure the success and wellbeing of residents

What We’re Looking For We are seeking team members who are:

Compassionate and patient

Dependable and team-oriented

Strong communicators

Comfortable working with children and teens in a fast-paced environment

Passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of youth

Why Join Us?

At Ever Hope, the work you do matters. Every interaction has the opportunity to make a lasting impact in the life of a child. You’ll join a team dedicated to support, growth, and creating a safe place for youth to heal and thrive.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

Minimum Qualifications We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds! To be considered for this role, candidates must:

Be 21 years of age or older

Have a high school diploma or equivalent

Be comfortable working in an active environment with children and teens

Be able to meet physical requirements associated with supporting youth in a residential setting

Successfully complete all required criminal background, child maltreatment, and pre-employment screenings

Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening

Have a valid driver’s license, proof of personal auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record to safely transport youth and support program needs

Experience That’s Helpful (But Not Required)
We value compassion, patience, and willingness to learn. Experience in the following areas is helpful, but not required:

Working with children, teens, or families

Supporting youth who may be experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges

Experience in education, childcare, mentoring, behavioral health, social services, or similar settings

Coursework or a degree in areas such as Education, Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or related fields

Familiarity with trauma-informed approaches, relationship-building, or behavior support strategies

Skills We Value Successful team members often bring:

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Reliability, flexibility, and a positive attitude

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