Therapeutic Youth Mentor

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch•Helena, MT

4d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Therapeutic Youth Mentor (TYM) helps youth build resilience, strengthen life skills, and develop healthy coping strategies. The role centers on creating positive, supportive, and professional relationships while 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. This is a regular part-time position based in Helena, Montana. The starting salary is $16.19–$18.22 per hour, reflecting steps 1–5 of an 11-step pay schedule; the starting rate depends on the applicant’s education and relevant experience. Services may be delivered in homes, schools, community settings, and agency facilities. A flexible schedule may be required, including evenings or weekends. The position involves moderate physical activity, possible exposure to high-stress situations during crisis intervention, and rare involvement in physical restraint when safety is at risk. Travel to other locations may be required, potentially using a personal vehicle and transporting clients. Approved travel beyond the normal commute to the designated office location is reimbursed for mileage when using a personal vehicle.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Pass the criminal record and child abuse registry background check required by the State of Montana.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Have a driver’s license to operate a passenger vehicle.
Demonstrate the ability to build rapport and engage therapeutically with youth.
Know professional boundaries and confidentiality practices.
Be able to work with youth individually and in group settings.
Work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when needed.
Have strong active-listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Be proficient in electronic health record documentation and have a minimum typing speed of 35 WPM.
Demonstrate sound judgment, ethical decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
Be self-motivated, dependable, adaptable, and team-oriented.
Commit to YBGR’s values of Faith, Integrity, Relationship, and Stewardship.
Be willing and able to obtain First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention certification.
Be able to accurately observe, interpret, and respond to verbal and non-verbal client behavior.
Be able to meet the position’s moderate physical activity demands, including recreation with youth, and rare physical restraint needs involving youth weighing 50–300 lbs when safety is at risk.

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.