Day Treatment Aide

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch; Boulder (MT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch is seeking Day Treatment Aides to support a trauma-informed environment for youth in our day treatment program. You will provide supervision, help implement treatment plans, and maintain a safe, structured setting.

Starting pay ranges from $17.12 to $19.27 per hour, depending on education and experience. Candidates must meet Montana background requirements and be at least 21 years old.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Criminal/child abuse clearance required by Montana.
• Education options include diploma/GED with youth experience or a mental health-related Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision for youth in day treatment.
• Develop individualized intervention plans using assessments and evidence-based strategies.
• Collaborate with treatment teams and educators to implement plans.
• Document accurately in the EMR and maintain records.
• Support PQI goals and agency outcomes as part of the team.
• Adhere to organizational policies, safety requirements, and values.

Skills

Rapport with youth

Therapeutic boundaries

Team collaboration

Active listening

Documentation & EMR

Reliability & attendance

Communication skills

First Aid/CPR readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years youth-work experience or Bachelor's degree

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Position Summary:

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Day Treatment Aides play a vital role in supporting a trauma-informed environment by providing consistent social, emotional, and behavioral support to youth enrolled in our day treatment program. Day Treatment Aides work directly with youth, offering supervision, implementing individualized treatment plans, and helping to maintain a safe, structured, and supportive setting.

Starting Salary Range:

$17.12 - $19.27 per hour. Salary reflects steps 1-5 of an 11-step pay schedule. The starting salary will be determined based on the applicant’s education and relevant experience.

Daily And Monthly Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Develop individualized intervention planning based on assessments and incorporate evidence-based strategies.
• Provide direct care and supervision for youth in day treatment school setting.
• Collaborate with treatment teams, supervisors, and community partner educators to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans and support youth’s complex needs.
• Create and conduct necessary documentation accurately and maintain documentation expectations in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Contribute to the strategic goals and outcomes of the agency as measured by the development and achievement of individual, departmental, and organizational goals, and outcomes. Participate in Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) goals of the organization, both individually and as a team member.
• Deal constructively and helpfully with all other members of the organization.
• Fully support and model the mission and values of YBGR.
• Adhere to all policies, systems, safety requirements, and procedures of the organization.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 21 years old or older
• Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana.
• Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED & 2 years of experience working with youth in a similar setting or environment. OR
  • Bachelor’s degree in mental health related field of study.

Required Abilities/Skills

• Ability to relate and build rapport with youth therapeutically while serving as a positive role model.
• Knowledge of, and ability to maintain professional therapeutic boundaries and confidentiality.
• Possess the ability to work with youth in multiple settings, such as individually and in groups.
• Ability to work in cooperation and collaboration with the treatment team.
• Display regular, predictable, and reliable attendance at work.
• Excellent active listening skills
• The ability to complete forms within an electronic Medical Health Record System typing at least thirty-five words per minute while using a keyboard and mouse. (Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 products is a plus.)
• Demonstrate sound & ethical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrate being self‑motivated, self‑disciplined, and diligent with forward thinking.
• Demonstrate the ability to think of their team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.
• The ability to effectively interact and communicate with others. These skills are essential for building and maintaining relationships, collaborating with colleagues, resolving conflicts, and navigating various social situations.
• Demonstrate the following values.
  • Faith - is being sure of successfully achieving our mission, based upon our trust in a loving creator.
  • Integrity - doing what is right, putting the needs of others above your own, and living by the highest values.
  • Relationship - being committed to one another in a mutually respectful, dignified, healthy, and honoring manner.
  • Stewardship is the use of any resource or talent entrusted to YBGR to fulfill the mission and values.
• Willingness and ability to obtain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention.