Residential Youth Program Leader & Mentor

Fresno Mission; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresno Mission seeks a Residential Youth Program Coordinator (RYPC) to support the daily operations of the Youth Services residential program. You will provide Christ-centered leadership, mentorship, and support to youth participants, guiding them toward personal growth, life skills, and spiritual development.

The role includes training staff in mentorship strategies, goal setting, relationship building, and trauma-informed approaches to foster positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Social Work, Counseling, Human Service, Youth Ministry or related field (preferred).
• Equivalent combination of education, ministry experience, and youth development experience may be considered.
• 3 years of experience working with youth, young adults, vulnerable populations, or related human services preferred.
• Experience with conflict resolution, accountability, 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.

Education

Associate degree in Social Work, Counseling, Human Service, Youth Ministry or related field

Equivalent combination of education, ministry experience, and youth development experience

3 years of experience working with youth, young adults, vulnerable populations, or related human services

Experience with conflict resolution, accountability, and trauma informed care

Job description

Fresno Mission seeks a Residential Youth Program Coordinator (RYPC) to support the daily operations of the Youth Services residential program. You will provide Christ-centered leadership, mentorship, and support to youth participants, guiding them toward personal growth, life skills, and spiritual development.

The role includes training staff in mentorship strategies, goal setting, relationship building, and trauma-informed approaches to foster positive outcomes.