Youth Coach, Overnight Weekends

Spectrum Youth & Family Services; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectrum Youth & Family Services seeks a Youth Coach for our Youth Shelter in St. Albans, VT. This awake overnight role supports residents aged 18-24 to meet goals, maintain housing stability, and heal from trauma. You will model professional communication, ensure timely records, and collaborate with staff to strengthen the program.

Responsibilities include facilitating activities, assisting with daily goals, and participating in supervision and meetings to improve outcomes for residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum one year experience with at-risk youth in residential setting.
• Knowledge of adolescent development including mental health, trauma, and related issues.
• Knowledge of life skills work: budgeting, meals, cleaning, personal hygiene, and job readiness.
• Maintain boundaries and uphold ethics and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provide programming and supportive activities to residents.
• Encourage residents to follow their service plans and daily routines.
• Accompany residents to activities, job searches, or volunteer opportunities.
• Administer resident medications as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely record-keeping (files, data entry, incidents).
• Communicate shift updates and resident status with staff; discuss medication and critical information.
• Attend bi-weekly supervision and weekly staff meetings.
• Assist in training new staff and respite personnel.
• Contribute to the growth and improvement of the housing program.

Skills

Adolescent development

Mental health & substances

Trauma-informed care

Life skills training

Boundaries & professionalism

Diversity & inclusion

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

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, you’ll be a beacon of hope and stability for youth aged 18-24, helping them achieve their goals and heal from past trauma.

This position provides support for, and encourages, residents to achieve the goals outlined in their service plan. As an important part of this community, you’ll help youth achieve housing stability, heal from trauma, and accomplish their goals. Staff will model effective, appropriate, and timely communication with others regarding resident updates. Timely and accurate completion of record keeping is also essential to this position. This is an awake shift; staff must be awake during the entire shift. The weekend overnight shift hours are Saturday & Sunday 1:30 – 9:30 am with a base rate of $21.63 plus a $5.00 shift differential.

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.