Youth Support Staff

Make a Difference in a Child’s Life!

Ever Hope is looking for a dedicated and energetic Youth Support Staff member to play a vital role in empowering young individuals through mentorship, support, and program engagement. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to work directly with youth from diverse backgrounds, including those from underserved communities and high-risk populations. As a Youth Support Staff member, you will foster positive development, provide behavioral guidance, and collaborate with partners to create a safe and nurturing environment.

Your enthusiasm and commitment will help inspire youth to reach their full potential while gaining valuable experience in youth development, social services, and education.

No specialized experience is required, we provide training! If you enjoy helping others and want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth, we encourage you to apply.

Position Overview Youth Support Staff provide daily care, supervision, and support to residents while helping maintain a safe, structured, and positive environment. This role focuses on mentorship, relationship-building, and supporting youth in reaching their goals.

Youth Support Staff – Full-Time Swing Shift Monday – Friday | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PMWhat You’ll DoBuild positive relationships and engage with youth in daily activities

Provide supervision and help maintain a safe, supportive environment

Support behavioral, emotional, and developmental growth

Communicate important updates with leadership and care teams

Collaborate with counseling, education, and case management staff

Transport residents to appointments or activities as needed

Participate in required trainings and team meetings

Model professionalism, healthy boundaries, and positive communication

To be considered, candidates must:

Be 21 years or older

Have a high school diploma or equivalent

Have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Pass required background, child maltreatment, and drug screening

Be comfortable working in an active environment with children and teens

Be able to meet physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds

Helpful but not required: experience working with youth, childcare, mentoring, education, behavioral health, or social services.

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

Compassionate and dependable

Strong communicators and team players

Flexible, patient, and professional

Passionate about helping youth succeed

Why Join Ever Hope?

At Ever Hope, the work you do matters. Every interaction is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in a child’s life while working alongside a supportive and mission-driven team.

This job description outlines the general nature of the role and may be adjusted to meet organizational needs.

SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION DESIGNATION In strict compliance with the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016 (Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 98) and Arkansas Act 593, this position is formally designated as a Safety-Sensitive Position in writing.