Overnight Youth Care Specialist — Teaching Parent

The Teaching Family Association; Missouri; On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Ongoing professional development

Flexible scheduling opportunities

Supportive team environment

Meaningful work with lasting impact

Opportunity for additional hours

Experience in trauma-informed care and

Job summary

Hope Ranch of Missouri is hiring Youth Care Specialists (Teaching Parents) to provide a safe, structured, family-style environment for up to six youth. This part-time position includes overnight and weekend shifts with paid training and ongoing professional development.

No prior experience is required; we offer paid training in the Teaching Family Model and support from therapists, educators, and a caring team to help you grow in trauma-informed care and residential treatment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver�s license with an insurable driving record.
• Ability to pass required background checks and drug screening.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to obtain CPR, MedAide, and other required certifications (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with youth.
• Provide supervision and ensure safety and well-being of youth.
• Maintain a safe and structured environment during evening, overnight, and weekend hours.
• Assist youth with bedtime, morning, weekend, and daily routines.
• Teach life skills such as communication, responsibility, hygiene, cooking, and problem-solving.
• Encourage positive behavior using the Teaching Family Model.
• Respond calmly to challenging behaviors or situations.
• Administer medications after required training.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
• Communicate important information to incoming and outgoing staff.
• Work closely with therapists, educators, case managers and other team members to support each youth's goals.
• Transport youth to appointments, activities, family visits, or community outings.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Dependable

Punctual

Overnight flexibility

Team player

Strong communicator

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification

MedAide certification

Job description

Hope Ranch of Missouri is hiring Youth Care Specialists (Teaching Parents) to provide a safe, structured, family-style environment for up to six youth. This part-time position includes overnight and weekend shifts with paid training and ongoing professional development.

No prior experience is required; we offer paid training in the Teaching Family Model and support from therapists, educators, and a caring team to help you grow in trauma-informed care and residential treatment.