Direct Care Staff - Day and Swing Shift

Discovery Ranch South

Cedar City (UT)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 28,000

Part time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
Employee meals
Referral bonus

Job summary

Discovery Ranch South in Cedar City, Utah, is seeking part-time mentors to support teenage girls in a therapeutic residential setting. You will engage in experiential activities and help with healing journeys.

Mentors participate in horseback riding, skiing, hiking, and rock climbing, building rapport and providing consistent, safety-focused guidance.

Candidates should be 19+, have a high school diploma, be able to pass background and driving record checks, and work well in a team.

Qualifications

  • Must be 19+ years old.
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Eligible to work in the USA.
  • Able to pass background check.
  • Able to pass motor vehicle record check.
  • Current Utah driver’s license (within 30 days of employment).
  • Works well within a team.
  • Strong problem-solving aptitude.
  • Good judgement.
  • Safety-oriented.
  • Firm, healthy boundaries.
  • Must be able to complete responsibilities under various weather conditions such as snow, ice, heat.
  • Must be able to adhere to physical demands of walking, running, lifting, hiking, and animal related activities.
  • Full or part time work.

Responsibilities

  • Support teenage girls in a therapeutic residential setting during their healing journey.
  • Lead experiential therapy activities such as horseback riding, skiing, hiking, and rock climbing.
  • Build rapport with students to support their progress and safety.
  • Collaborate with the residential treatment team to provide consistent care.

Skills

Teamwork
Problem-solving
Good judgement
Safety-oriented
Boundaries
Weather adaptability
Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent
Age 19+

Job description

We believe in the potential of individuals and the ability to restore choice. Through nurturing relationships and challenging experiences, we all can discover hope, passion, and perseverance in the face of life’s adversity.

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Part time | Schedule choices in application - Looking to hire for Day and Swing Shifts

Starting pay is $17 an hour for all mentors.

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Help teenage girls in a therapeutic setting as they progress on their healing journey. Located near Three Peaks Recreational Park and overlooking Cedar City, Utah, Discovery Ranch South is a relationship-based residential treatment center based in experiential therapy.

Experiential therapy activities include horseback riding, skiing, hiking, and rock climbing. Through these shared experiences, a mentor builds rapport with our students. These relationships are key to the healing process. Often the relationships formed with mentors are the most meaningful to our students and create deep and lasting change.

We Serve families. Help empower young students. Come be a part of the healing journey.

Work at Discovery Ranch South.

  • 19+ years of age

  • High School diploma or equivalent

  • Eligible to work in the USA

  • Able to pass background check

  • Able to pass motor vehicle record check

  • Current Utah driver’s license (within 30 days of employment)

  • Works well within a team

  • Strong problem-solving aptitude

  • Good judgement

  • Safety-oriented

  • Firm, healthy boundaries

  • Must be able to complete responsibilities under various weather conditions such as snow, ice, heat.

  • Must be able to adhere to physical demands of walking, running, lifting, hiking, and animal related activities.

  • Full or part time work

  • Health, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and other insurance plans available after probationary period for full-time employees

  • Employer contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)

  • Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Free meals while working created by our Culinary Team

  • Employee Referral Bonus program

  • Continued professional development & certification opportunities

  • Staff recognition & appreciation treats (think: Waffle Luv)

  • Significant discounts for hundreds of professional gear brands, including an ExpertVoice account

  • Participation in high activities with our students (horseback riding, rock climbing, snowboarding, etc.)

  • Gorgeous, dynamic, diverse, and expansive work environment: houses, classrooms, a theater, a pool, the main office, a central pond, horses, dogs, and baby cows!

  • A few hours or less from Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell

  • A few hours from many world‑class ski resorts

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