Youth Mentor

Ariel Clinical Services•Grand Junction, CO

14h•$16 - $17

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing a person center therapeutic relationship for youth or adults with I/DD who are struggling with mental, behavioral, social, and emotional impairment. The primary responsibility is to support members in learning to cope with their mental and behavioral health challenges. In close coordination with the therapist, the Youth Mentor helps the members learn and practice skills that will help them improve their mental health symptoms and live in the community. This position requires the ability to teach and model effective personal interactions and behaviors, advocate for the members in different systems they are involved in, share personal experiences, mentor, and help the members build natural supports and community connections.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 21 years of age.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality concerning the child, youth, their family, background information and treatment.
Ability to demonstrate regular attendance and work outside of traditional office hours and settings including nights, weekends and holidays as necessary to meet the needs of the agency and individual served.
Ability to role model positive coping, communication, and boundary setting with children and youth.
Knowledge of how trauma and behavior are connected and appropriate responses to the behaviors.
Knowledge of community resources.
Possess the skills to organize and implement planned and structured activities for individuals served.
Knowledge of foster care and intellectual developmental disabilities.
Ability to be flexible, and able to change direction rapidly.
Ability to be reliable and supportive team player.
Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and complete a variety of tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
Demonstrate skills in critical thinking, conflict resolution, and creativity.
Knowledge of the type of work Ariel Clinical Services provides and represents the agency in positive and professional manner.
Knowledge of basis computer skills.
Valid Colorado Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
CPR, First Aid – client contact is limited before prior to certification.
CPI within 60 days of hire; client contact is limited until this training is completed.
Van Drivers Training – before driving an Ariel owned vehicle.
Central Registry for child abuse
Colorado Adult Protective Services (CAPS)
Criminal Background Investigation (CBI)
CBI Sex Offender Background Check
National Sex Offender Background Check
Federal Background Investigation (FBI) in CO > Two years
Reference check
Office of Inspector General
I-9 Documentation
Driver’s License Record
Reliable Automobile with adequate, valid auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

One year or more of direct experience with children or adolescents.
One year or more direct experience with intellectual and developmental disabilities population.
Experience in working with individuals with complex mental health.
QMAP
Trauma Informed
Cultural responsiveness
Mental Health First Aid
Motivational Interviewing
BSIT
Ethics
Positive behavior supports/interventions, family systems, child/adolescent development, social determinants of health.

Responsibilities

Work closely with therapists to incorporate treatment related goals to youth to reduce behavioral health concerns.
Promote a safe environment for children and youth.
Teach self-help, social, interpersonal, and daily living skills.
Follow and implement assigned individualized support and services for children and youth.
Provide behavior management as required (i.e. defusing anger, emotional outbursts).
Respond to crisis situations and assist crisis staff with support and services.
Document and/or communicate per procedures/protocols and required pertinent information regarding child/youth for who this position is responsible for at any given time.
Observe and document child and youth’s progress in accordance with Medicaid standards through documentation databases.
Maintain professional boundaries while establishing a trustworthy and beneficial relationship.
Co-Facilitate groups with children and youth.
Transport child/youth in Ariel van or personal vehicle, as needed. (to/from appointments, scheduled events, emergencies, individual and program outings.
Administer medications as prescribed, including proper documentation of medication administration; medication errors; medication storage; medication counts per QMAP standards.
Report any issues/concerns.
Complete training required for position.
Communicate regularly and effectively with supervisor, parents, guardians, case manager and all other individuals involved with the client.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Dental, Life Insurance Premiums are 100% covered by Ariel, which averages to an additional $4.80/hour to your total compensation!
Vision
48 hours of paid sick leave.
$50/month; $600/year from Wellness Program initiative.
Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Legal & ID Shield through MetLife
Retirement 403B & 403B employer match up to 4% at one year anniversary
Mileage Reimbursement
Employer provided work phone and computer
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Program
And committed to a Culture of Awesomeness!