Day Treatment Aide
About The Position
Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Day Treatment Aides support a trauma-informed environment by providing consistent social, emotional, and behavioral support to youth enrolled in the day treatment program. They work directly with youth, providing supervision, implementing individualized treatment plans, and helping maintain a safe, structured, and supportive setting. The role develops individualized interventions based on assessments and evidence-based strategies, and collaborates with treatment teams, supervisors, and community partner educators to address youth’s complex needs. Aides also maintain accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and contribute to individual, departmental, and organizational goals and Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) efforts. They are expected to support and model YBGR’s mission and values, work constructively with others, and follow organizational policies, safety requirements, and procedures.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years old or older.
- Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background checks required by the State of Montana.
- High school diploma or GED and two years of experience working with youth in a similar setting or environment, or a bachelor’s degree in a mental health-related field.
- Ability to relate to youth and build therapeutic rapport while serving as a positive role model.
- Knowledge of and ability to maintain professional therapeutic boundaries and confidentiality.
- Ability to work with youth in multiple settings, including individually and in groups.
- Ability to cooperate and collaborate with the treatment team.
- Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance.
- Excellent active listening skills.
- Ability to complete forms in an electronic medical health record system while typing at least 35 words per minute using a keyboard and mouse.
- Sound and ethical judgment and decision-making skills.
- Self-motivation, self-discipline, diligence, and forward thinking.
- Ability to prioritize the team and define success collectively.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with others.
- Demonstrate YBGR’s stated values of Faith, Integrity, Relationship, and Stewardship.
- Willingness and ability to obtain First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention certification.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 products.
Responsibilities
- Develop individualized intervention plans based on assessments and incorporate evidence-based strategies.
- Provide direct care and supervision for youth in the day treatment school setting.
- Collaborate with treatment teams, supervisors, and community partner educators to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans that support youth’s complex needs.
- Complete necessary documentation accurately and meet documentation expectations in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Contribute to agency strategic goals and outcomes through individual, departmental, and organizational goals.
- Participate in the organization’s Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) goals individually and as a team member.
- Deal constructively and helpfully with other members of the organization.
- Support and model the mission and values of YBGR.
- Adhere to organizational policies, systems, safety requirements, and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
