YHDP Transition Navigator

Y.E.S. House; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Emergency Services, Inc. is seeking a YHDP Transition Navigator to support young adults ages 18–24 transitioning from homelessness or instability, helping them pursue education, employment, housing, and life skills.

The role focuses on connecting participants to community resources, guiding their educational and employment journeys, and mentoring them with flexibility and teamwork. If you are passionate about making a real impact and working collaboratively with youth and partners, this

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Age 21+ is required.
• Lived experience with homelessness or foster care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support youth in completing K–12 or post-secondary education
• Help participants access job training and employment opportunities
• Collaborate with case managers and community partners
• Guide youth to housing, healthcare, transportation, and life skills services
• Work with the Youth Action Board to uplift youth voice
• Participate in on-call rotation and support transitional housing services
• Uphold confidentiality, safety, and trauma-informed care

Skills

Communication

Organization

Crisis response

Driver's license

Team-oriented

Flexible

Trauma-informed care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

At Youth Emergency Services, Inc., we believe in empowering youth ages 18–24 to overcome barriers and thrive. Our YHDP Transition Navigator plays a critical role in supporting young adults transitioning out of homelessness, system involvement, or instability—helping them build meaningful futures through education, employment, housing, and life skills.

About the Role

The YHDP Transition Navigator guides and advocates for young adults by connecting them to community resources, supporting their educational and employment journeys, and walking alongside them as they work toward their goals. If you're passionate about making a real impact and enjoy team collaboration, flexibility, and youth mentorship, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support youth in completing K–12 or post-secondary education
• Help participants access job training and employment opportunities
• Collaborate with case managers and community partners
• Guide youth to housing, healthcare, transportation, and life skills services
• Work with the Youth Action Board to uplift youth voice
• Participate in on-call rotation and support transitional housing services
• Uphold confidentiality, safety, and trauma-informed care

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Age 21+ (required)
• Lived experience with homelessness or foster care (preferred)
• Strong communication, organization, and crisis-response skills
• A valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
• Flexible, ethical, and team-oriented

Why Join Us?

• Make a lasting difference in the lives of youth
• Flexible scheduling and supportive team culture
• Ongoing professional development
• Opportunities to engage in systems-level change