Residential Therapeutic Mentor

Elk Hill Farm Inc•Charlottesville, VA

1d•$40,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Would you like to work for a non-profit organization where your contributions make a major impact on the lives of the children and families that we serve? Join a family of experienced mental health professionals and counselors dedicated to providing kids, and each other, the kindness, respect, and encouragement they need to succeed. Elk Hill was honored as a 2026 Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplace. These awards are based solely on employee feedback and recognize the great culture that exists at every level of the organization. If you want to work for a Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplace organization where your decisions can impact youth and families of Central Virginia, then Elk Hill Farm, Inc. is the place for you! We are an organization that: Is honored as a 2026 Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplace, Is a Top Workplace Meaningfulness Award recipient, Has talented, hardworking employees, Advocates for mental health issues, Offers competitive benefits, pay, and pet insurance for full-time staff, Provides a generous time-off and holiday package, Offers a 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match for full-time staff, Provides tuition assistance. Elk Hill is celebrating 50+ years of supporting youth and families across the Commonwealth of Virginia! Stability. Adaptability. Longevity.

Requirements

Residential -The ability to support constructive family contact and involvement in community activities as appropriate
Resi - Ability to engage, support, and work effectively with others, including but not limited to the treatment team and other internal and external stakeholders
The temperament to work with, and care for, children and families with special needs
Must demonstrate sensitivity to Elk Hill’s service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
Ability to work independently and without direct supervision
Ability to provide timely, thorough and accurate documentation of mentoring activities as required
Experience working with children and/or adolescents
Willingness to travel and work non-traditional business hours
Exhibit consistent personal integrity in dealings with youth, families, co-workers, and agency personnel
Must have up-to-date certification in the facility’s Behavior Management Program and have the willingness and ability to apply such skills as needed and/or required in the day-to-day interactions with youth
Must have up-to-date certifications in approved courses for CPR/First Aid
Must have a valid certificate in an approved medication aide training class
Maintain valid driver's license and good driving record.

Nice To Haves

High-School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a positive role model for youth, providing support, coaching, training, and supervision within a healthy, positive relationship.
Work with youth to develop interpersonal, communication, social, and problem-solving skills, as well as age-appropriate behaviors and constructive use of leisure time
Mentor youth in all 6 group homes Amani House, Mountain View, Fair Meadows, Spring Garden, Duncan Cottage, and Massie Cottage.
Work closely with the Program Director to support the youth and meeting their needs.
Provide and supervise recreational and social activities based on the goals established collaboratively with the youth, parents, and placing agency
Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of youth, flexibility, a non-threatening manner, respect for youth’s autonomy, confidentiality, socio-cultural values, personal goals, lifestyle choices, and family interactions, and appropriate professional boundaries and ethics
Provide the number of hours per month/week contracted by the placing agency and as needed
Complete session progress notes for each session and provide to supervisor, as required
Attend FAPT, treatment team, or family engagement meetings as requested by supervisor
Maintain current certification in CPR and First Aid
Maintain a driving record that meets the requirements of Elk Hill
Maintain liability coverage, at the level required by Elk Hill, on personal auto insurance policy
Participate in face-to-face supervision with supervisor at least once per month
Work cooperatively with all Elk Hill staff to improve the quality of the whole organization
Other duties as assigned