Residential Youth Program Leader & Mentor

Fresno-Rescue-Mission-Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresno Rescue Mission Inc. in Fresno, CA seeks a Residential Youth Program Coordinator to oversee daily operations of the youth residential program, providing Christ-centered leadership, mentorship, and support to participants.

You will train staff, promote trauma-informed approaches, maintain records, and ensure a safe, structured environment while fostering personal growth and faith development.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; equivalent combinations may be considered.
• 3 years of experience working with youth or related human services preferred.
• Experience with conflict resolution and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the residential program.
• Identify operational concerns and opportunities for improvement and communicate them to the Director of Youth Services.
• Meet regularly with staff to review goals, progress and challenges.
• Coach and support staff in effective youth engagement and mentorship.
• Hold youth and staff accountable through clear communication and constructive feedback.
• Address conflicts, behavioral concerns, and barriers to progress with compassionate but direct conversations.
• Monitor the residential environment to ensure it remains safe, clean, structured and supportive.
• Lead or participate in daily devotionals, prayer, and spiritual growth activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation, case notes, and program records.
• Maintain a small case load if necessary.
• Foster a safe, structured, and supportive environment that promotes personal responsibility, life skills and spiritual development.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and ensure significant incidents are documented and escalated when necessary.

Skills

Mentoring youth

Staff development

Trauma-informed care

Youth engagement

Leadership

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Fresno Rescue Mission Inc. in Fresno, CA seeks a Residential Youth Program Coordinator to oversee daily operations of the youth residential program, providing Christ-centered leadership, mentorship, and support to participants.

You will train staff, promote trauma-informed approaches, maintain records, and ensure a safe, structured environment while fostering personal growth and faith development.