Youth Mentor - Stabilization Unit

Telos U, LLC • Orem, UT

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About The Position

The Youth Mentor works in Geneva’s advanced stabilization unit, supporting adolescents experiencing severe depression, anxiety, behavioral regulation challenges, trauma, and attachment-related issues. The role involves maintaining strong boundaries while building influential relationships that help adolescents learn, develop skills, and address challenges alongside their families. Mentors primarily ensure the safety and supervision of students who are dysregulated or in significant distress, and must maintain a peaceful, calm demeanor in potentially tumultuous circumstances. This hourly, non-exempt, at-will position is scheduled for 24–32 hours per week. Starting pay is $20.00+ per hour, based on training, education, and experience, with an additional $1.00 per hour shift differential for swing shifts (3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.).

Requirements

• Experience working with youth or young adults in the behavioral health field.
• Experience as a Mentor or Resident Advisor.
• Experience in a residential treatment center.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations and circumstances.
• Ability to handle constructive feedback.
• Tolerance for a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment.
• Strong presence, emotional control, and ability to influence behavior in real time.
• Exceptional relationship skills.
• Timeliness, dependability, and reliability.
• A tolerant, supportive view of the LGBTQI+ community.
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with staff and students.
• Ability to receive and carry out instructions.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and participate in CPI-compliant therapeutic holds and restraints.
• Take primary responsibility for the safety and supervision of dysregulated students.
• Assist with resolving conflicts between students.
• Communicate closely with program staff and leadership.
• Chart observations and interactions in the clinical chart.
• Utilize the consultant pattern and relationship continuum.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Maintain firm and appropriate boundaries with dysregulated students.
• Assist with AWOLS, whether or not on shift.

Benefits

• $1.00 per hour additional shift differential for swing shifts (3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed