Youth Mentor, Graveyard Shift - 2025

Discovery Ranch • Mapleton, UT

133d • $16 - $18

About The Position

Discovery Ranch, a leading residential treatment center for boys aged 13-18 in Utah, is seeking Youth Mentors to join our team. As a Youth Mentor, you will have the opportunity to work with our students, helping them to develop new skills and advance their personal growth. You will be part of a supportive team of experienced professionals who are committed to helping young boys heal mentally, physically, and emotionally. Discovery Ranch combines the power of traditional and experiential therapies, including equine therapy and horsemanship programs, to create a clinically sophisticated, relationship-based setting that promotes growth and healing.

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team
• Must be able to demonstrate flexibility, patience, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to respond effectively and efficiently in crisis situations
• Passionate about working with young people and helping them to achieve their full potential
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must be able to pass motor vehicle record check

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in a related field (such as social work, psychology, or counseling) is preferred but not required
• Experience working with teenagers or in a related field is preferred
• First Aid & CPR certified (we may provide)

Responsibilities

• Monitor the students' throughout the night
• Help manage and document behavioral issues and progress
• Provide support to students and their families
• Maintain a safe and positive environment for the students
• Ensure the physical and emotional safety of all students, and respond to emergencies as needed
• Collaborate with other professionals as part of the treatment team
• Help teach values such as Responsibility, Grit, Honesty, Respect, Courage, Kindness, and Accountability to students
• Participate in ongoing training and development to maintain a high standard of care for students

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and other insurance plans available for full-time employees after probationary period and part-time employees after one year of working sufficient hours
• Employer contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Benchmark Awards Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Free meals while working
• Participation in high-adventure activities with students
• Significant discounts for hundreds of professional outdoor gear brands, including an ExpertVoice account
• Beautiful, dynamic, and vast work environment: 22 acres of gorgeous, landscaped ranch with diverse houses, school classrooms, a gym, horses, and baby calves
• A few hours from Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell
• A few hours from many world-class ski resorts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees