Therapeutic Youth Mentor
About The Position
The Therapeutic Youth Mentor (TYM) helps youth build resilience, strengthen life skills, and develop healthy coping strategies. The position focuses 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 each youth in reaching treatment goals. Services may be delivered in homes, schools, community settings, and agency facilities. The position is part-time regular and based in Missoula, Montana. The starting salary is $16.19–$18.22 per hour, reflecting steps 1–5 of an 11-step pay schedule; the starting rate is determined by education and relevant experience.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background checks as 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 groups.
- Collaborative approach to teamwork and ability to work independently when needed.
- Excellent active listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to complete electronic health record documentation and type at least 35 words per minute.
- 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 travel to other locations as needed; travel may involve using a personal vehicle and transporting clients.
- Ability to participate in moderate physical activity, including recreation with youth, and rare physical restraint of 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 set 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 initiatives.
- Model YBGR’s mission, values, and professional standards in all interactions.
- Follow agency policies, safety procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Identify challenges, take initiative, and 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.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement for approved travel beyond the normal commute when using a personal vehicle.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
