Youth Services Aide; Overnight

Overnight Youth Services Aide

Start your career making a difference with the Wyoming Boys' School. $1,000 hiring bonus available (eligibility applies and see notes).

Are you interested in a career in human services, youth development, social work, psychology, criminal justice, education, or behavioral health? The Wyoming Boys' School offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience while helping young people build brighter futures.

As an Overnight Youth Services Aide (10:00 PM – 8:00 AM), you will work directly with adjudicated male youth ages 12–21 in a structured residential setting. You'll help maintain a safe and supportive environment, supervise daily activities, model positive behaviors, and encourage youth to develop accountability, life skills, and responsible decision-making.

This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about helping others, interested in youth rehabilitation, and looking to build a foundation for a rewarding career in a helping profession.

What we're looking for:

• An interest in human services, youth development, education, criminal justice, psychology, social work, or behavioral health
• The ability to remain calm, professional, and consistent in challenging situations
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A willingness to learn behavior management and intervention techniques
• Experience working with youth is helpful but not required

What you'll gain:

• Direct experience in juvenile justice and youth rehabilitation
• Training in behavior management, communication, and crisis response
• Transferable skills for careers in social work, counseling, education, criminal justice, and behavioral health
• State of Wyoming benefits, paid leave, and retirement participation
• Meaningful experience making a positive impact on the lives of Wyoming youth

Why Worland?

Located in Wyoming's beautiful Big Horn Basin, Worland offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere, affordable living, and access to outstanding outdoor recreation. Enjoy nearby mountains, fishing, hunting, camping, hot springs, and all the advantages of living in a state with no state income tax.

Why this role matters:

Every interaction has the potential to influence a young person's future. As part of the Wyoming Boys' School team, you'll help guide youth toward stability, personal growth, and successful reintegration into their communities while building valuable experience for your own professional future.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and much more!

Human Resource Contact: judie.petersen3 or

Essential functions:

• Utilizes cameras and physical visual checks to monitor students while sleeping, maintaining these checks frequently.
• Documents unusual events.
• Monitors physical plant, focusing on safety issues.
• During morning hours, assists in preparing the students for cleaning, breakfast, hygiene, collecting urinalysis, physical training/educational group activities, and school.
• Provide support and assistance to students.
• Completes building & perimeter checks frequently.
• Promptly responds to emergencies or crises.
• Applies physical and non-physical intervention skills in crises where students are hostile, aggressive, and in danger of harming themselves, others, and/or property.

Preferences:

• Preference may be given to applicants with a high school diploma and one year of work experience with the public or youth. However, anyone interested in an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of youth is encouraged to apply. The Wyoming Boys' School will provide training and mentorship to ensure that new team members have the resources and knowledge to succeed in this role.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of RIGHT RESPONSE principles.
• Knowledge of physical and non-physical intervention skills in crises.
• Skills in observation, basic report writing, and verbal/non-verbal communication.

Minimum qualifications:

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