Youth Development Specialist - Residential Services (ILA)

Job Description

Job Description

Youth Development Specialist – Residential Services (ILA)

Regular | Hourly | Non-Exempt
Service
Medina, NY

Pay: Starting at $20.64 per hour

Position Available: Youth Development Specialist – Residential Services (ILA)

Make a Difference in the Lives of Young Adults While Building Your Career

Are you passionate about mentoring, coaching, and helping young adults reach their full potential? Iroquois Job Corps is seeking a Youth Development Specialist – Residential Services (ILA) to provide guidance, support, and life skills coaching to students living on our residential campus.

This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are currently attending college or pursuing careers in:

• Counseling
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Human Services
• Early Childhood Education
• Elementary Education
• Secondary Education
• Special Education
• Youth Development
• Sociology
• Behavioral Sciences
• Criminal Justice
• Recreation Therapy
• Or any other degree focused on working with children, adolescents, or young adults.

As a Youth Development Specialist (ILA), you will mentor students ages 16–24 , helping them develop the confidence, responsibility, leadership, and independent living skills needed to become successful employees, community members, and future leaders.

This is much more than a residential position—it is an opportunity to positively influence young lives while gaining valuable, hands-on experience that directly supports future careers in education, counseling, social services, youth development, and behavioral health.

Schedule

• 3:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
  OR
• 11:30 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a mentor and positive role model for students residing on campus.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and encouragement to promote personal growth and responsible decision-making.
• Monitor student activities and maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive residential environment.
• Teach independent living skills, leadership, conflict resolution, communication, and personal responsibility.
• Ensure accurate accountability of students throughout each shift.
• Conduct room inspections and maintain residential standards.
• Respond to student concerns and assist with conflict resolution and behavior de-escalation.
• Maintain detailed shift logs and communicate important information to incoming staff.
• Collaborate with counselors, instructors, wellness staff, security personnel, and other departments to support student success.
• Encourage student engagement, leadership, teamwork, and community involvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with youth or young adults preferred.
• Experience in a residential setting, group home, college residence hall, after-school program, or similar environment is a plus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Why Join Iroquois Job Corps?

Every day, you'll have the opportunity to help young adults overcome challenges, develop confidence, and prepare for successful futures. You'll also gain valuable experience in:

• Youth mentoring
• Counseling techniques
• Behavior management
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation
• Conflict resolution
• Leadership development
• Independent living instruction
• Communication and relationship building
• Case documentation
• Team collaboration

These experiences provide an excellent foundation for future careers as:

• School Counselor
• Mental Health Counselor
• Social Worker
• Teacher
• Special Education Teacher
• Youth Counselor
• Case Manager
• Behavioral Health Specialist
• Child and Youth Advocate
• Family Support Specialist
• Residential Counselor
• Student Affairs Professional
• Academic Advisor
• Recreation Therapist
• Juvenile Justice Professional
• Probation or Youth Services Professional
• Community Outreach Coordinator

About Job Corps

Job Corps is the nation's largest residential education and career training program for young adults ages 16–24. For more than 50 years, Job Corps has helped students complete their education, develop career skills, and prepare for meaningful employment.

At Iroquois Job Corps, students receive career training in:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• Bricklaying
• Carpentry
• Electrical
• Painting

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Low-cost medical insurance with affordable family coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance and additional benefit options
• Two weeks paid vacation
• Two weeks paid sick leave
• Twelve paid holidays (including two-day holidays for Thanksgiving and Christmas)
• Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free access to our fitness and cardio facilities
• Low-cost meals in our dining hall ($2.00 per meal)

Inspire. Mentor. Lead.

Join Iroquois Job Corps and become part of a team dedicated to helping young adults build brighter futures. Your guidance, encouragement, and leadership can make a lasting impact on the next generation.

Iroquois Job Corps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.