Day Treatment Aide

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch • Boulder, MT

7d

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. The role works directly with youth, providing supervision, implementing individualized treatment plans, and helping maintain a safe, structured, and supportive setting.

The starting salary is $17.12–$19.27 per hour, reflecting steps 1–5 of an 11-step pay schedule. Starting pay is determined by the applicant’s education and relevant experience.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must pass the criminal record and child abuse registry background check 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 of study.
• 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, 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 rather than individually.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with others, build and maintain relationships, collaborate with colleagues, resolve conflicts, and navigate social situations.
• Demonstrate the 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 a day treatment school setting.
• Collaborate with treatment teams, supervisors, and community partner educators to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans and support youth’s complex needs.
• Complete necessary documentation accurately and maintain documentation expectations in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Contribute to agency strategic goals and outcomes through the development and achievement of individual, departmental, and organizational goals and outcomes.
• 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 YBGR’s mission and values.
• Adhere to organizational policies, systems, safety requirements, and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED