Youth Mentor

Discovery Ranch, a leading residential treatment center for boys aged 13-18 in Utah, is seeking Youth Mentors to join our team. As a Youth Mentor, you will have the opportunity to work with our students, helping them to develop new skills and advance their personal growth. You will be part of a supportive team of experienced professionals who are committed to helping young boys heal mentally, physically, and emotionally.. Discovery Ranch combines the power of traditional and experiential therapies, including equine therapy and horsemanship programs, to create a clinically sophisticated, relationship-based setting that promotes growth and healing.
Responsibilities
Monitor the students' daily routines and chores.
Attend and facilitate experiential activities, group therapy sessions and outdoor recreational activities.
Assist students with their academic and extracurricular goals.
Help manage and document behavioral issues and progress.
Provide support to students and their families.
Maintain a safe and positive environment for the students.
Ensure the physical and emotional safety of all students, and respond to emergencies as needed
Collaborate with other professionals as part of the treatment team.
Help teach values such as Responsibility, Grit, Honesty, Respect, Courage, Kindness, and Accountability to students
Participate in ongoing training and development to maintain a high standard of care for students
Full or part time hours | $14-17/hour BOE
Swing Shifts:
Monday, Wednesday, &
Friday 2:
30-11pm + 2 Sundays a month 4-11pm
Tuesday &
Thursday 2:
30-11pm, Saturday 3:
30-11pm + 2 Sundays a month 4-11pm
Located in Mapleton, Utah.
Entry level with opportunity to advance
Flexible schedule options
Gain professional behavioral and mental health experience
Help teenagers in need
Requirements
Must be able to pass a background check
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team
Must be able to demonstrate flexibility, patience, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Ability to respond effectively and efficiently in crisis situations
Passionate about working with young people and helping them to achieve their full potential.
A bachelor's degree in a related field (such as social work, psychology, or counseling) is preferred but not required
Experience working with teenagers or in a related field is preferred
Must be able to pass motor vehicle record check
First Aid &
CPR certified (we may provide)
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and other insurance plans available for full-time employees after probationary period
Employer contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Benchmark Awards Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Free meals while working
Participation in high-adventure activities with students
Significant discounts for hundreds of professional outdoor gear brands, including an ExpertVoice account
Beautiful, dynamic, and vast work environment:
22 acres of gorgeous, landscaped ranch with diverse houses, school classrooms, a gym, horses, and baby calves
A few hours from Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell
A few hours from many world-class ski resorts