Teton Youth and Family Services employs approximately 70 people. Benefits of employment include challenging, meaningful work, a positive work environment with great staff, and good experience and training for professional development (the most common reason for employees leaving is to go to graduate school). Full-time employees receive health and dental insurance and paid vacation. We also offer EMPLOYEE HOUSING!!!

Current job openings


YOUTH COUNSELOR

Are you looking for a job that will positively impact your life? Teton Youth & Family Services is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Youth Counselor Staff. This position provides the opportunity to work in an active and challenging environment while helping youth to find their way to more fulfilling and constructive lives.

Position responsibilities:  Youth Counselors are responsible for the daily care and supervision of our residents, building therapeutic relationships with our clients and creating a safe and predictable environment. Creating this environment requires establishing healthy boundaries, reinforcing choices and behaviors through the use of natural and logical consequences, helping residents develop internal self-control by highlighting new growth and change as well as engaging in enriching activities. Youth Counselors work in shifts up to 16 hours, including overnights. Could include leading wilderness trips.

Qualifications: High School Diploma, preferably Bachelor’s Degree, patient, a good listener, energetic, and self-assured.

To apply: Please email resume to mhansen@tyfs.org or call 307-733-6440.


OVERNIGHT YOUTH COUNSELOR

Are you looking for a job that will positively impact your life? Teton Youth & Family Services is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Youth Counselor Staff as a dedicated night staff member. This position provides the opportunity to work in an active and challenging environment while helping youth to find their way to more fulfilling and constructive lives.

Position responsibilities: The Overnight staff shall assume responsibility to ensure security at Red Top Meadows during the nighttime hours. This requires making frequent bed checks, remaining alert at all times, complete assigned minor maintenance or housekeeping responsibilities along with meal prep, and lastly help students start their day positively by maintaining a pleasant, caring attitude, and a calm, respectful environment.

Qualifications: High School Diploma, preferably Bachelor’s Degree, patient, a good listener, energetic, and self-assured.

To apply: Please email resume to mhansen@tyfs.org or call 307-733-6440.

For more information or to send us a resume, visit the Contact Us page.


OPERATION MANAGER

SUMMARY:  The Operations Manager works with the Director of Finance and Operations to coordinate and implement the day-to-day operations of the business office. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  1. Manage computer systems and operations of tech-related items
  2. Maintain personnel files for employees and volunteers
  3. Manage onboarding and offboarding of all TYFS Employees
  4. Coordinate job listings and employment ads for open positions within TYFS
  5. Serve as the first point of contact for potential new hires.
  6. Serves as the HR liaison and coordinates:
    1.  Health/dental insurance 
    2. Retirement Benefit
    3. Time-off Policy
  7. Works with program directors on scheduling for employees.
  8. Update and maintain the Policy and Procedure Manual as directed by The Directors.
  9. Works with Directors to apply for and manage Red Top Meadows CARF Accreditation Materials
  10. Submits or assists with all reports on grants for the Department of Workforce Services. 
  11. Works with the Executive Director and Director of Operations & Finance to have systems to gather relevant outcome data for each program and collect and organize that data to inform program development and effectiveness through our ERM System.
  12. Manage TYFS ERM system for all program areas. 
    1. Help onboard new employees to the ERM system
  13. Works with The Director of Operations and Finance and the Head of School to maintain our Title 1 grant process.
  14. Works with the Director of Operations and Finance to facilitate Medicaid monthly billing for all program areas. 
  15. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Two years of applicable experience in an office setting.
  • A clear understanding of and commitment to the principles of confidentiality in our work.
  • Required working knowledge in QuickBooks, Excel, Word, and other database-type systems.

To apply for this position, please email your cover letter and resume to Martina Hansen at mhansen@tyfs.org


YOUTH COUNSELOR: Jackson Hole Leadership Program

Seasonal, Mid May-August.

Position responsibilities: As a counselor for the Jackson Hole Leadership Program, you will work as part of a team to facilitate fun and meaningful experiential activities that emphasize the importance of social skills, self-confidence, and community. Activities include; Team Building Initiatives and Games, High and Low Ropes Challenge Course, Flatwater Canoeing, as well as Front and Backcountry Hiking and Camping.

Ideal candidates will be:

  • At least 21 years of age, licensed to drive motor vehicles, and CPR/First-Aid certified at minimum. WFA/WFR and/or Lifeguard Certs are a plus.
  • Passionate about and experienced in working with young people in the outdoors.
  • Comfortable leading activities independently for groups of up to 16 children.
  • Able to maintain supervision and evaluate risk in a given moment in order to ensure participants’ safety during all activities.
  • Experience driving trailers and Spanish language skills are a plus!

We are seeking full-time staff members for our main camp season June – August, with some part-time opportunities in August.

Working for JHLP provides a great atmosphere, dynamic coworkers, competitive pay, and other post-summer opportunities available within the organization.

For more information or to apply please contact:

Olive Byrne at leadership@tyfs.org

For more information or to send us a resume, visit the Contact Us page.


Nondiscrimination Statement

“In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 ( TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”