Therapeutic Youth Mentor
$33,675–$37,898 year
On-siteGreat Falls, Montana, United States
Job Summary
Build and maintain trusting, professional relationships with youth receiving mental health services while serving as a positive role model. Support youth in achieving treatment plan goals by facilitating skill-building activities focused on communication, problem-solving, and emotional regulation. Accompany youth in community settings to promote socialization and provide crisis support and de-escalation when needed. Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and families to ensure coordinated care and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record. Participate in regular supervision, team meetings, and ongoing training to contribute to Performance Quality Improvement initiatives. Work in homes, schools, and community settings with a flexible schedule that may include evenings or weekends.
Required Qualifications
- 21 years old or older
- Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana
- High School Diploma or GED
- Driver's license to operate passenger vehicle
- Strong ability to build rapport and engage therapeutically with youth
- Knowledge of professional boundaries and confidentiality practices
- Ability to work with youth both individually and in group settings
- Collaborative approach to teamwork with the ability to work independently when needed
- Excellent active listening, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in completing documentation in an electronic health record
- minimum typing speed of 35 WPM
- Sound judgment, ethical decision-making, and conflict resolution skills
- Self-motivated, dependable, and adaptable with a team-oriented mindset
- Commitment to YBGR's values: Faith, Integrity, Relationship, and Stewardship
- Willingness and ability to obtain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention
- Must be able to accurately observe, interpret, and respond to verbal and non-verbal client behavior
- Flexible schedule may be required, including evenings or weekends
- Moderate physical activity may be involved, including recreation with youth
- Rare involvement in the physical restraint of youth (50–300 lbs) when safety is at risk
- Must be able to accurately observe, interpret, and respond to verbal and non-verbal client behavior
- Travel to other locations may be required as needed to meet with employees, clients, families, and other stakeholders
Desired Qualifications
- Microsoft Office 365 experience
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