Overnight Youth Care Specialist

Overnight Youth Care Specialist – Part-Time & PRN (Awake Overnight)

Hope Ranch of Missouri | Sullivan, MO

Pay: $18.40–$19.15 per hour
Job Types: Part-time, PRN (as needed)
Schedule: Overnight shifts
Work Location: In person

Make a Difference While Providing a Safe and Supportive Environment for Youth

Hope Ranch of Missouri is seeking dependable, compassionate, and dedicated Overnight Youth Care Specialists to join our residential care team. We have both part-time and PRN opportunities available.

Hope Ranch is a nonprofit organization providing a safe, nurturing, family-style environment for children and adolescents who have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, and other challenging life circumstances.

Our mission is to provide hope, healing, and opportunities for a brighter future through residential care, education, counseling, community involvement, and spiritual development.

As an Overnight Youth Care Specialist, you will play an essential role in maintaining a safe, secure, and supportive home environment during overnight hours.

This is an awake overnight position. Employees must remain awake and alert throughout their entire shift.

Available Positions

Part-Time Overnight Youth Care Specialist

• Regularly scheduled overnight shifts.
• Provide consistent overnight supervision and support to youth.
• Work collaboratively with residential staff to maintain a safe and nurturing home environment.

PRN Overnight Youth Care Specialist

• Work on an as-needed basis to assist with overnight staffing coverage.
• Help cover scheduled absences, vacations, and additional staffing needs.
• Ideal for individuals seeking supplemental employment or a flexible work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overnight supervision and maintain a safe, secure, and nurturing residential environment.
• Remain awake, alert, and attentive throughout the entire scheduled shift.
• Conduct regular overnight room and bed checks according to established policies.
• Monitor the safety, well-being, and needs of youth throughout the night.
• Respond compassionately and appropriately to youth who awaken or need reassurance, emotional support, or assistance.
• Follow established emergency and crisis response procedures.
• Notify designated staff or on-call professionals when necessary.
• Maintain accurate documentation of overnight observations, incidents, and activities.
• Review communication logs and receive reports at the beginning of each shift.
• Complete shift handoffs and communicate important information to incoming staff.
• Assist with light housekeeping tasks as needed to maintain a safe and organized home environment.
• Maintain professional boundaries and protect the privacy and confidentiality of all youth.
• Follow Hope Ranch policies, the Teaching Family Model Standards and Code of Ethics, and applicable Missouri residential licensing requirements.
• Participate in required training and professional development.
• Perform other residential care duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working with children, adolescents, residential care, behavioral health, or trauma-affected youth preferred.
• Must successfully complete required background screenings and meet applicable Missouri residential licensing requirements.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and meet Hope Ranch's driving eligibility requirements.
• Must be able to remain awake and attentive throughout overnight shifts.
• Must demonstrate sound judgment, dependability, professionalism, and strong communication skills.
• Must be comfortable working independently while following established supervision and emergency response procedures.
• Must demonstrate patience, empathy, and the ability to respond calmly to challenging situations.
• Must respect confidentiality and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Must successfully complete required Teaching Family Model training and other applicable training.
• Must support the mission, values, and philosophy of Hope Ranch of Missouri.

What We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate is someone who:

• Understands the importance of consistency, structure, and security for youth who have experienced trauma.
• Is dependable and takes overnight supervision responsibilities seriously.
• Demonstrates compassion, patience, and respect toward children and coworkers.
• Can remain calm and make sound decisions during unexpected situations.
• Values teamwork, communication, and creating a positive environment for youth.
• Wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children.

Compensation & Scheduling

Pay: $18.40–$19.15 per hour

Employment Opportunities: Part-time and PRN (as needed).

Schedule: Overnight shifts. Specific schedules and availability requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

Join Our Team

At Hope Ranch of Missouri, every team member plays an important role in helping children feel safe, valued, and supported.

Even during the quiet overnight hours, your presence matters. By providing consistency, security, and compassionate care, you help create the stable environment our youth need to heal, grow, and thrive.

Apply today to join the Hope Ranch team and help provide hope for a brighter future.

Pay: $18.40 - $19.15 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing and able to remain awake throughout an entire overnight shift?
• Are you interested in part-time regularly scheduled shifts, PRN/as-needed shifts, or both?
• Do you have previous experience working with children, adolescents, or individuals who have experienced trauma?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19