Overnight Youth Development Specialist

Greater Syracuse Works; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmcrest is seeking a Youth Development Professional to support youth in care, focusing on life skills, education planning, and transition readiness in a structured residential setting. The role emphasizes mentoring, safety, and empowerment within the TIP program in Tully, NY.

Youth workers collaborate with teams to deliver practical coaching, develop goals, and document progress, including night checks for overnight shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents, ideally in residential or foster care.
• Knowledge of life skills coaching and transition planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, support, and guidance to youth in the TIP program.
• Teach and coach life skills, including cooking, budgeting, employment readiness, transportation use, and household management.
• Support youth in setting, pursuing, and achieving personal goals aligned with their transition plans.
• Facilitate workshops or small group activities related to financial literacy, job readiness, or independent living.
• Model positive behaviors and effective problem-solving in daily interactions with youth.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, QRTP standards, and trauma-informed care practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation of youth progress, daily logs, and incident reports.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Promote youth voice and choice, encouraging self-advocacy and independent decision-making.
• Provide regular documented night checks when working overnight shift.

Skills

Life skills coaching

Transition planning

Crisis intervention

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Elmcrest is seeking a Youth Development Professional to support youth in care, focusing on life skills, education planning, and transition readiness in a structured residential setting. The role emphasizes mentoring, safety, and empowerment within the TIP program in Tully, NY.

Youth workers collaborate with teams to deliver practical coaching, develop goals, and document progress, including night checks for overnight shifts.