Overnight Youth Direct Care Mentoring Specialist

Timothy Hill Children's Ranch, Inc.; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and 403(b) plan eligibility

Employer-paid life insurance

Insurance benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Job summary

A nonprofit youth organization in Searcy, AR, is seeking a compassionate Overnight Youth Direct Care & Mentoring Specialist. The role involves ensuring safety and providing mentorship to youth in a residential program. Candidates should have experience in crisis intervention and the ability to relate to adolescents. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including medical insurance and retirement plans while upholding a faith-driven mission.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Experience in youth services, residential care, or behavioral health is preferred.
• Training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention or similar is beneficial.
• Must be 21+ and hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee evening and overnight routines for youth.
• Ensure safety and provide calm mentorship.
• Maintain a warm and stable atmosphere.
• Supervise youth during overnight hours and routine transitions.
• Complete shift summaries, incident reports, logs, and handoffs.
• Collaborate with supervisors and clinicians to support youth goals.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Calm under pressure

Compassionate communication

Trauma-informed relational skills

Leadership presence

Ethical judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED (higher education preferred)

TCI training

Job description

Overnight Youth Direct Care & Mentoring Specialist

Vision: Transforming Lives Through Christ’s Love

Mission: Operating Christ-centered residential and retreat centers

Core Values: Hospitable Community • Authentic Relationships • Faith in Christ

The Worthy Ones Program serves youth who need structure, safety, emotional support, and consistent mentoring. Our Direct Care team provides relational care, accountability, and daily guidance that helps youth heal, grow, and thrive.

The Overnight Direct Care & Mentoring Specialist provides a steady, safety-forward presence for the youth in our residential program. This role is responsible for overseeing evening and overnight routines, ensuring a secure environment, and offering calm, compassionate mentorship.

This position is ideal for individuals who are:

• ✔ Confident in crisis intervention
• ✔ Calm under pressure
• ✔ Compassionate but firm
• ✔ Comfortable supervising youth during high-risk moments
• ✔ Mission-driven and relationally intentional

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Crisis Readiness

• Maintain a safety-forward mindset in all interactions.
• Demonstrate confidence in crisis intervention and de-escalation.
• Apply approved physical restraints when necessary for safety (up to 150 lbs), following TCI protocols.
• Respond quickly, take charge when needed, and uphold safety procedures at all times.

Relational & Restorative Care

• Offer a compassionate presence that helps youth feel supported and understood.
• Build rapport intentionally through consistency, respect, and authentic care.
• Provide restorative guidance that redirects behavior while preserving dignity.
• Model emotional regulation, respectful communication, and healthy boundaries.

Daily Support & Structure

• Supervise and support youth during evening routines, transitions, and overnight hours.
• Maintain a warm, stable, home-like atmosphere with clear expectations.
• Teach life skills such as work ethic, manners, social skills, and problem-solving.
• Reinforce structure that supports emotional and behavioral stability.

Mission & Culture Alignment

• Reflect and uphold the mission, vision, and values of Timothy Hill Ranch.
• Create an environment grounded in hospitality, authentic relationships, and faith.
• Serve as a role model demonstrating character, responsibility, and hope.

Documentation & Team Communication

• Complete shift summaries, incident reports, logs, and required documentation accurately.
• Communicate clearly during handoff meetings.
• Partner with supervisors, clinicians, and other staff to support youth goals.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Crisis-ready mindset; confident with de‑escalation
• Ability to remain calm, steady, and composed under pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Trauma-informed relational skills
• Ethical judgment and confidentiality
• Leadership presence balanced with humility and compassion
• Reliable, punctual, and consistent in follow‑through

Minimum Qualifications

• Training or willingness to be trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) or similar
• Ability to perform approved protective interventions and physical restraints when necessary
• Physical ability to respond quickly to crises and maintain safety
• Must be 21+
• Valid driver’s license
• High school diploma or GED (higher education preferred)
• Experience in youth services, residential care, behavioral health, or related fields preferred
• Ability to complete CPR, First Aid, and medication‑administration training

Work Environment

• Residential youth campus setting
• Overnight schedule; may include weekends or holidays
• Mix of independent quiet hours and fast-paced crisis moments
• Regular interaction with youth navigating trauma, instability, and behavioral challenges

Job Type

Full-Time

Overnight Schedule

Full-time position with 40 hrs/week. Over night schedule may include weekends or holidays.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (after successful 90‑day review): 40 hours/week with accrued PTO.
• Vacation, personal, and sick time are provided annually and accrue throughout the year.
• Sick time is eligible for payout in future years when financially possible.
• Ten paid holidays annually. Staff may be scheduled on holidays but receive either an alternate day off or holiday pay within the same pay period.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available the first of the month following hire.
• Premium contributions are pre‑tax.
• Employees who waive medical and dental coverage receive a prorated $1,000 annual opt‑out benefit.
• Eligibility to contribute to a 401(k) or 403(b) plan.
• Employer‑paid life insurance equal to one year of salary (max $50,000) effective on the first day of employment.
• Employees may purchase voluntary supplemental insurance through HRDelivered.

Apply Today!

If you feel called to serve youth with compassion, structure, and faith-driven purpose, we would love to consider you for this role.

Experience

• Crisis intervention: 1 year (Required)
• Adolescents: 1 year (Required)
• Mentoring: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift Availability

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute

• Searcy, AR 72143 (Required)

Work Location

In person