Family Support Worker/Youth Mentor - PT, St George

Southwest Behavioral Health Center; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Behavioral Health Center seeks a part-time Family Support Worker/Youth Mentor to engage youth in after-school activities and skills development. The role involves transporting clients, completing documentation, and supporting clinical goals under supervision.

The position emphasizes collaborative work with the treatment team, flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends, and a focus on fostering self-esteem and practical life skills in youth with behavioral or emotional

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; one to two years of college in psychology or related field preferred.
• Three to six months experience in a social service program preferred.
• Able to pass background check (BCI).
• Valid Driver's License.
• CPR/First Aid certification within 6 months (and upon expiration).
• Yearly certification in Non-Violent Crisis Management.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging activities and skills development to youth with behavior disorders or emotional impairment.
• Assist with intake paperwork and orientation for clients.
• Develop and facilitate skills training for clients in individual and group settings.
• Support clients by modeling self-esteem, assisting with daily living activities, and promoting hygiene, meal planning, laundry, and house cleaning.
• Transport clients to/from Southwest Behavioral Health Center for recreational activities; complete forms before/after transport.
• Monitor client activities and use non-violent crisis intervention to diffuse escalations.
• Attend staff trainings and weekly meetings; document progress notes and program logs.
• Provide shift coverage according to schedule, with evenings and weekends as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college in psychology/social work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Family Support Worker/Youth Mentor - PT, St George

Starting Wage:$17.51/hour

Part-time client respite recruitment. Position serves youth in our community experiencing behavior disorders or emotional impairment to provide engaging activities and skills development to succeed. A valid driver's license is required to transport youth to/from the agency.

After school working Monday - Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

POSTING CLOSES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2026 AT 8 A.M. MT.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Program Manager and direct supervision of the Team Leader.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Exemplifies the organizational values of Performance, Innovation, and Excellence (PIE).
• Manages work time effectively by prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment, while dealing with client's needs, staff support, and agency demands.
• Establishes and maintains open communications with all team members and supports team decisions. Communicates with other staff and supervisor to assure accurate recording of client information in the electronic record system.
• Completes all necessary paperwork/documentation including Progress notes, program logs, and other required documentation in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner according to Center mandates.
• Attend staff trainings as directed by supervisor; completes E-learning assignments within timeframe.
• Participates in weekly staff meetings.
• Works with clients and the clinical team to facilitate accomplishment of each client's treatment goals and objectives.
• Participates in client progress evaluations during weekly Team meetings.
• Provide shift coverage: arrive promptly according to schedule, confers with supervisor over any schedule changes. Will work evenings and weekends when scheduled.
• Assists with intake paperwork and orientation process with clients.
• Assists in developing and facilitating skills training for clients, both individually and in a group setting. Work with client to improve skills in the areas of hygiene, meal planning, and/or preparation, laundry, house cleaning, appropriate entertainment, etc. as needed. Works to motivate and support clients by modeling and teaching self-esteem.
• Monitor the activities of clients.
• Uses non-violent crisis intervention to diffuse client escalations.
• Schedules and coordinates client activities with team members during weekly team meetings, requesting and receiving approval from supervisor for the activity.
• Transports clients to and from the Southwest Behavioral Health Center for recreational activities, completing all necessary forms before and after transporting.
• Assures facility is clean and safe.
• When assigned, will assist with the monitoring of approved over the counter medication adherence within the facility or in the community and will be able to document accordingly.
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience

A. High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g: GED); one to two years of college education in psychology, social work or related field is preferred,

AND

B. Three to six months experience working in a social service program preferred,

OR

C. Equivalent combination or education and related experience.

2. Able to pass background check (BCI).

3. Valid Driver's License.

4. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A. Some knowledge of substance use disorders and treatment programs; some knowledge of community and regional resources engaged in social problem solving; some knowledge of personal financial management; some knowledge of practical consumer buying practices.

B. Ability to: develop effective professional working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, clients, and the public; to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; to work independently and manage work assignments in a high interpersonal contact environment; to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and follow ethical guidelines and Center/Program policies, procedures, and protocols.

C. Demonstrates skills: in establishing priorities, working independently, and proceeding with objectives without direct supervision when appropriate; in creativity in handling and resolving problems; in time management principles as it applies to scheduled appointments, meeting obligations, paperwork, encompassing all job duties; and in conflict resolution.

D. Is familiar with food preparation techniques for up to 40 people at a time. Knows basics of comparison shopping, managing budgets allocated to kitchen, safe food handling techniques, and able to work with a food manager on food related issues, menus, and meal preparation.

E. Must be proficient in use of computer and have keyboarding skills in order to enter and retrieve client's electronic records. General knowledge of Microsoft office and Google Suite software preferred.

5. Special Qualifications

A. CPR/First Aid certification (within 6 months and upon expiration)

B. Yearly certification in Non-Violent Crisis Management

C. Food Handlers Permit (when required)

D. Certification or ability to be certified as a peer support specialist preferred