Graduate TC Mentor

Odyssey House•Millcreek, UT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey House is seeking a part-time Graduate TC Mentor in Salt Lake City. The role supports clients and staff in a treatment setting through mentoring, teaching therapeutic community concepts, facilitating groups, and helping clients meet Odyssey House standards. The position includes working closely with the program manager, transporting clients, and documenting information in Uwits and Best Notes. The organization describes the work as an opportunity to build experience in social work and addiction services, with potential to advance internally. Candidates must be Odyssey House graduates, care about people, and be willing to learn. First Aid and CPR certification are required, with training provided if needed. Candidates must have one year of sobriety and receive a flu shot, TB test, and COVID-19 vaccine; spiritual and medical waivers are available. Experience working with adults in a treatment setting is preferred. Employment offers are contingent on required pre-employment screenings. Roles requiring driving are subject to an MVR review and require a valid Utah driver's license. Employees must follow Odyssey House policies, conduct standards, safety expectations, and client-care responsibilities. The role is based in Salt Lake City and pays $19.50. Physical demands include lifting up to 15 pounds, driving or having adequate alternate transportation, sitting for prolonged periods, and occasionally performing light to moderate physical activity.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of Odyssey House.
First Aid and CPR certification; training is provided if not certified.
Care about people and be willing to learn.
One year of sobriety.
Eligible to work in the USA.
Receive a flu shot, TB test, and COVID-19 vaccine; spiritual and medical waivers are available.
Communication skills to solve problems directly with clients and other staff.
Reliability, self-starter qualities, and willingness to learn and grow.
Required pre-employment screenings may include background checks, fingerprinting, applicable sex offender registry screenings for Adult Residential roles, and other position-related verifications.
For roles requiring driving, a Motor Vehicle Record review and valid Utah driver's license are required.
Ability to lift up to 15 lbs., drive or have adequate alternate transportation, sit for prolonged periods, and perform light to moderate physical activity at times.
Adhere to Odyssey House mission, philosophy, scope of service, applicable codes of conduct and contract standards, and requirements related to role responsibilities, time management, personnel files, client records, incident reporting, mandatory training, client boundaries, and individual rights.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adults in a treatment setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach concepts to staff and clients.
Sit in on-level groups as needed.
Help facilitate behavioral groups.
Mentor upper house (Disco and Nav).
Hold clients accountable to Odyssey House standards.
Support clients who are struggling.
Run concept groups for clients.
Transport clients.
Work closely with the program manager.
Learn and take notes in Uwits and Best Notes.
Be a positive role model to all clients.
Attend TC mentor meetings on Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m.
Fill support staff shifts reliably and fulfill position responsibilities.
Help maintain a safe environment, provide exemplary customer service, foster a positive work environment, and ensure high-quality client care within the assigned role.

Benefits

Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support and more.
Free meals with clients (residential only).
Casual dress and atmosphere.
Flexible scheduling.
Opportunities for bonuses, awards, raises, and promotions.
Learning and collaborative environment.
Competitive 403(b) match after 1 year.
Accrue up to 5 days of PTO per year.
Extra time off and gift packages for part-time and full-time staff who stay more than 90 days.
Sabbatical program with paid vacation after 5 years of service.
On-demand pay for a portion of the paycheck for hours already worked, subject to conditions.
Free UTA passes for the work commute.