Youth Coach, M - F Overnight

Spectrum Youth and Family Services; Saint Albans Town (VT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HRA

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Vacation accruals

Unlimited health leave

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Spectrum Youth and Family Services seeks a Youth Coach for our Youth Shelter in St Albans. This full‑time overnight role (Mon‑Fri 1:30 am–9:30 am) supports 18–24 year olds in housing, job searches, and life skills while ensuring safety and accurate documentation.

You will work with staff to foster a recovery‑oriented, trauma‑informed environment, coordinate with activities and services, and participate in ongoing supervision and program improvement.

Qualifications

• High school degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum one year experience working with at‑risk youth in a residential setting.
• Knowledge of adolescent development including mental health, trauma, and substance abuse issues.
• Ability to set boundaries and maintain professional ethics.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to carry out daily routines and goals.
• Take residents on activities, job searching, or volunteer opportunities.
• Administer resident medication.
• Maintain accurate records: daily data entry, incidents documentation.
• Communicate with staff; update shift status.
• Attend bi‑weekly supervision and weekly staff meetings.
• Support training of new staff and respite personnel.
• Contribute to growth of the housing program.

Skills

Youth development

Adolescent development knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Boundaries

Diversity awareness

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people? Join our team as a Youth Coach in the Youth Shelter! In this awake overnight role located in St Albans, you’ll be a beacon of hope and stability for youth aged 18-24, helping them achieve their goals and heal from past trauma.

As a vital part of our shelter community, you’ll support youth in everything from job and housing searches to life skills development. You’ll foster a safe and engaging environment while maintaining clear communication with staff and ensuring accurate documentation.

If you have a passion for youth development and/or a background in working with at-risk youth, we want to hear from you! This is a full time overnight position, Monday - Friday 1:30 am - 9:30 am, with an hourly wage of $21.63 + a $4.00 shift differential.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• HRA
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• accrued vacation and unlimited health leave
• and a 403(b) retirement plan

Essential Functions

• Programming
• Support and encourage residents to carry out daily routines and achieve goals outlined in their service plans.
• Take residents on activities, job searching and or to volunteer opportunities.
• Administer resident medication.
• Responsible for accurate and timely completion of record keeping including:
  • Individual client files, daily data entry, documents critical incidents
  • Daily follow-up with e-mail and voice mail
  • Time sheets, expense reports
• Communication and cross over with other staff is expected including the following:
  • Update on the shift and status of all residents
  • Medication, UA, critical information discussed
• Participation and attendance is expected at bi-weekly individual supervision and weekly staff meetings
• Support the training of new staff and respite personnel as assigned.
• Contribute and participate in the overall growth and improvement of the supported housing program.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• High school degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum one year experience working with at-risk youth in a residential setting or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of adolescent development including the following: mental health and substance abuse issues; trauma; attachment issues; complex family dynamics; developmental challenges and educational issues.
• Knowledge of life skills work including meal preparation, budgeting, cleaning, & personal hygiene, job readiness/employment skills.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and ability to set limits.
• Commitment to the value of diversity with respect to gender, race, age, socio-economic level, sexual orientation, and religion.
• Adherence to agency code of ethics and all policies and procedures.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

This position requires flexibility and travel for activities, client appointments, etc. Due to the nature of supported housing work shifts include days, evenings, awake overnights, weekends, and holidays, schedules and shifts are subject to change. May require sitting, standing, general use of stairs, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds.