Part Time Youth Mentor - PM Shift (T, Th, Sat)

Maple Lake Academy•Spanish Fork, UT

8d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Maple Lake Academy is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and responsible Part-Time Youth Mentor to join our team. Youth Mentors play an important role in creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for the young people we serve. This position is ideal for someone who genuinely enjoys working with youth, can build positive relationships, and is able to provide consistency, encouragement, and support while following the treatment plan established by our clinical team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Must be 21 years of age or older to drive company vehicles
Acceptable driving record
Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check upon accepting an offer
Dependable and reliable
Able to receive, understand, and carry out instructions
Genuine desire to support and care for youth
Patient, dependable, observant, compassionate, and consistent

Nice To Haves

Experience working in psychology, social work, or education

Responsibilities

Provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for clients
Build positive relationships and serve as a consistent, positive role model
Implement therapeutic interventions and strategies identified by the treatment team
Provide structure, guidance, and appropriate supervision throughout the shift
Help clients develop healthy time-management skills and complete activities of daily living (ADLs)
Help youth process and appropriately express their feelings and emotions
Observe and monitor client behavior and accurately document/chart observations
Transport students to and from appointments, activities, and other approved outings using company vehicles
Attend weekly shift meetings
Participate in company training opportunities, with a minimum training requirement of at least one training each quarter