Day Treatment Aide

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Inc.; Boulder (MT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Inc. seeks Day Treatment Aides to support a trauma-informed environment for youth in our day treatment program.

You will provide supervision, implement individualized treatment plans, and help maintain a safe, structured setting. Ideal candidates are 21+, able to pass background checks, with HS diploma or higher, and ready to obtain First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Training.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old.
• Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: MT background check required.
• Education: HS Diploma or GED & 2 years youth work OR Bachelor’s in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized intervention plans based on assessments.
• Provide direct care and supervision for youth in day treatment school setting.
• Collaborate with treatment teams, supervisors, and educators to implement treatment plans.
• Create and maintain documentation in the EMR.
• Support PQI goals and organizational outcomes.
• Model the mission and values of YBGR.
• Adhere to all policies, safety requirements, and procedures.

Skills

Rapport with youth

Therapeutic boundaries

Group work

Team collaboration

Active listening

Professional communication

Attendance reliability

Typing 35 wpm

MS Office

Ethical judgment

Self-motivation

Team-first mindset

Education

HS Diploma or GED

2 years youth experience

Bachelor’s in mental health

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Office 365

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.