Youth Mentor & Positive-Behavior Coach

VOA Northern Rockies; Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

VOA Northern Rockies seeks a Youth Mentor to support youth aged 10–17 in a crisis shelter/group home. You will be a role model, advocate, and caregiver, promoting safety, wellbeing, and positive behaviors while navigating behavioral and legal challenges.

Responsibilities include supervising activities, preparing meals, transporting youth as needed, coordinating with partner agencies, and maintaining a secure, clean environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum one year of experience in residential or youth services.
• Associates degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.
• Ability to transport youth and work outdoors as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide youth with a structured, positive environment.
• Coach/mentor youth on positive behaviors and the behavior management system.
• Ensure health, safety, and security of assigned youth; enforce fire and safety measures.
• Monitor movement inside and outside the facility and contacts/activities.
• Act as liaison between supporting organizations.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of the group home.
• Perform partial intake on new arrivals.
• Regularly tour the facility to ensure security.
• Monitor visitor activities.
• Prepare meals for youth.
• Transport youth to school and appointments using a company vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communicator

Solutions-based problem solver

Calm under crisis

Organized and adept with case

Able to manage behaviors

Servant leadership

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Minimum of one year of experience in residential or youth services

Associates in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

VOA Northern Rockies seeks a Youth Mentor to support youth aged 10–17 in a crisis shelter/group home. You will be a role model, advocate, and caregiver, promoting safety, wellbeing, and positive behaviors while navigating behavioral and legal challenges.

Responsibilities include supervising activities, preparing meals, transporting youth as needed, coordinating with partner agencies, and maintaining a secure, clean environment.