JobHire
face icon
Register to automatically apply for this and similar jobs
Register
star

Youth Mentor

Waypoint Academy

Huntsville, utah


Job Details

Part-time


Full Job Description

Waypoint Academy, a coed residential treatment center specializing in treating adolescents ages 13-18 with anxiety, depression, and OCD is seeking Youth Mentors to join our team. We are located in Huntsville and are open year-round. As a Youth Mentor, you will have the opportunity to assist our students, helping them to develop new skills, advance their personal growth and make a positive impact in their lives. You will be part of a supportive team of experienced professionals, both clinical and academic, who are committed to helping adolescents 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.

Youth Mentor Responsibilities:

  • Monitor the students' daily routines, activities and chores.
  • Attend and facilitate group therapy sessions and outdoor recreational activities.
  • Assist students with their academic and extracurricular goals.
  • Help manage and document behavioral, emotional and social 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.
  • Participate in ongoing training and development to maintain a high standard of care for students

Part time or Full time hours | $16-19/hour DOE

Morning Shifts:

Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 7am-3pm + 2 Sundays a month 7am-3pm

Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday 7am-3pm + 2 Sundays a month 7am-3pm

Swing Shifts:
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 2:30-11pm + 2 Sundays a month 2:30-11pm

Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday 2:30-11pm + 2 Sundays a month 2:30-11pm

Requirements

  • Must be able to pass a background check
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Must be able to pass motor vehicle record check
  • First Aid & CPR certified (we may provide)

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and other insurance plans available for full-time employees after probationary period
  • 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 in Huntsville, Utah
  • Less than an hour from many world-class ski resorts

Get 10x more interviews and get hired faster.

JobHire.AI is the first-ever AI-powered job search automation platformthat finds and applies to relevant job openings until you're hired.

Registration