Therapeutic Youth Mentor

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch•Glendive, MT

About The Position

The Therapeutic Youth Mentor (TYM) helps youth build resilience, strengthen life skills, and develop healthy coping strategies. The role focuses on creating positive, supportive, and professional relationships and serving as a role model. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the TYM provides individualized, compassionate care and supports youth in reaching their treatment goals. The starting salary is $16.19–$18.22 per hour, reflecting steps 1–5 of an 11-step pay schedule; starting pay is determined by education and relevant experience. Services may be delivered in homes, schools, community settings, and agency facilities. The position may require a flexible schedule, including evenings or weekends, and travel to other locations. Travel may involve using a personal vehicle and transporting clients. Approved travel beyond the designated office location's normal commute is eligible for mileage reimbursement when using a personal vehicle.

Requirements

Must be 21 years old or older.
Must pass the criminal record and child abuse registry background check required by the State of Montana.
High school diploma or GED.
Driver’s license to operate a passenger vehicle.
Strong ability to build rapport and engage therapeutically with youth.
Knowledge of professional boundaries and confidentiality practices.
Ability to work with youth individually and in group settings.
Collaborative approach to teamwork and ability to work independently when needed.
Excellent active listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency 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 of Faith, Integrity, Relationship, and Stewardship.
Willingness and ability to obtain First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention certifications.
Ability to accurately observe, interpret, and respond to verbal and non-verbal client behavior.
Ability to participate in moderate physical activity, including recreation with youth.
Ability to respond to high-stress situations during crisis intervention and, rarely, to physically restrain youth weighing 50–300 lbs when safety is at risk.
Ability to travel to other locations as needed; travel may involve use of a personal vehicle and transporting clients.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office 365 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain trusting, professional relationships with youth receiving mental health services.
Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating healthy choices, appropriate boundaries, and effective coping strategies.
Support youth in achieving treatment plan goals established by therapists and the treatment team.
Facilitate skill-building activities focused on communication, problem-solving, emotional regulation, and daily living skills.
Accompany youth in community settings to promote socialization, independence, and positive peer interactions.
Provide crisis support and de-escalation in accordance with YBGR protocols.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record in compliance with agency standards.
Collaborate with therapists, case managers, families, and community partners to coordinate care.
Contribute to organizational goals, including Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) initiatives.
Model YBGR’s mission, values, and professional standards in all interactions.
Follow agency policies, safety procedures, and compliance requirements.
Identify challenges and take initiative to seek effective solutions.
Participate in regular supervision, team meetings, and ongoing training.
Remain aware of and responsive to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of youth and families served.
Perform other duties as assigned.