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Employment: Youth Care Position
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October 23, 2026JOB OPPORTUNITY | October 23, 2026
Youth Care Overnight Staff
RED TOP MEADOWS | VAN VLECK HOUSE
Job Title: Youth Care Overnight Staff
Classification: Full-Time or Part-Time/Non-Exempt
Work Location: Van Vleck Group Home & Crisis Shelter- Jackson, WY and Red Top Meadows - Wilson, WY
Supervisor: House Manager
Compensation: $30/hour
Full-Time Benefits: PTO, Health/Vision/Dental Insurance, Retirement Contribution
Organization Overview
Teton Youth & Family Services (TYFS) exists to help children and families navigate crisis and move toward more stable, hopeful futures. Our work is grounded in a continuum of care—prevention, intervention, and postvention. We offer a range of behavioral and mental health programs for all youth in the community through our 3 facilities: Hirschfield Center for Children, Van Vleck Group Home & Crisis Shelter, and Red Top Meadows Residential Treatment Center.
Position Summary
Individuals in this position work primarily at either our Van Vleck Group Home & Crisis Shelter in Jackson, WY or Red Top Meadows Residential Treatment Center in Wilson, WY, with flexibility to work at both facilities. Both are strength-based, trauma-informed residential programs that support youth 12-17. At Red Top Meadows, residents live on our campus, attend on-site school, and work through treatment in a structured community setting. At the Van Vleck House, residents live on site, remain connected with their local school district, and are connected with our local community. Outdoor adventure is woven into day-to-day life. Residents take part in camping, backpacking, hiking, and whitewater trips as part of their treatment experience.
Youth Care Staff are responsible for the daily supervision of our residents. They create a safe and predictable environment by establishing healthy boundaries, reinforcing choices and behaviors through the use of natural and logical consequences. We’re looking for Youth Care Staff who can bring steadiness, resilience and leadership to the daily work of adolescent treatment. We value a team who can bring a variety of skills and interests to our youth to help them become well-rounded individuals.
Youth Care Overnight Staff may work overnight shifts up to 10 hours. We desire a long-term commitment due to the relationship-based nature of our programs.
Responsibilities
Ensure Overnight Safety for our Residents
- Make frequent bed checks and keep written records of these checks.
- Remain aware and alert at all times while on duty.
- Wake residents for school, prepare weekday breakfast and, if needed, prep lunch and dinner according to menus planned.
- Help residents start their day positively by maintaining a pleasant, caring attitude, and a calm, respectful environment.
- Complete assigned minor maintenance or housekeeping responsibilities as scheduled for each night and those requested by your supervisor.
- Resolve issues that arise during the night. Document observations and communicate with the team.
Support Resident Treatment
- Get to know each resident’s treatment goals and skill-building work.
- Learn to build genuine, therapeutic relationships with residents.
- Practice active listening and help residents connect everyday moments to their bigger treatment goals.
- Support residents through behavioral and emotional growth milestones.
- Model prosocial behavior.
- Enforce program expectations fairly and consistently.
- Follow procedures for licensed child-care agencies, including writing critical incident reports, keeping medication administration logs, storing medications properly, conducting monthly emergency drills, maintaining the safety of the residents, etc.
Develop Your Skills
- Participate in regular supervision with House Managers, Residential Director and Clinical Director.
- Participate in all required all-staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
On Call Support - Includes additional compensation
- All Full-Time Youth Care Staff are required to be available for on-call holding facility schedule as needed.
Other duties as assigned
Required Skills & Abilities
- Must possess, or be willing to acquire, knowledge of child development, the impact of trauma on children and their families.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to build rapport and engage children of all ages in many different circumstances, environments, and contexts.
- Ability to work well independently and within the context of a team.
- A clear understanding of and commitment to the principles of confidentiality in our organization.
- Must be able to work effectively in stressful situations.
- Interest or passion in outdoor leadership, social services, counseling, education, coaching or mentoring.
Qualifications
- Must be at 21 years old or older
- Must be willing to submit a background check
- High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive to and from work
- Willing to become CPR & First Aid Certified and complete other necessary trainings
- Eagerness to learn our therapeutic approach
- Willing and able to engage with youth
- Fluency in Spanish preferred
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking
- Ability to participate in recreational and outdoor activities with youth
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds at times
Teton Youth and Family Services is an equal opportunity provider.
“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.”