Graduate TC Mentor

Odyssey House Inc.; Millcreek (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Bonuses, awards, raises, and promotion

Learning and collaborative environment

Competitive 403b Match after 1 year

Up to 5 days PTO per year

Sabbatical program after 5 years

Job summary

Odyssey House Inc. in Salt Lake City is seeking a Part-Time TC Mentor to support staff and clients within our mental health and addiction treatment center. You will teach concepts, facilitate groups, mentor residents, and uphold program standards in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates are Odyssey House graduates with First Aid/CPR certification, committed to learning and sobriety, and eager for growth into full-time or leadership roles. Flexible scheduling and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be an Odyssey House graduate.
• First Aid and CPR certification (training provided if not certified).
• Care about people and willingness to learn.
• Experience in a treatment setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach concepts to staff and clients.
• Sit in on-level groups as needed.
• Help facilitate behavioral groups.
• Mentor upper house (Disco and Nav).
• Hold clients accountable to Odyssey House standards.
• Be supportive of clients who are struggling.
• Run concept groups for clients.
• Transport clients.
• Work closely with the program manager.
• Learn and take notes in Uwits and Best Notes.
• Be a positive role model to all clients.
• Attend TC mentor meetings on Wednesday at 9:00 am.

Skills

Passion for community service

Communication skills

Reliability

Self-starter

Teachable

Education

Odyssey House graduate

First Aid and CPR certified

Job description

Description

Odyssey House is seeking a Part-Time TC Mentor!

Summary:

You can make a difference in people’s lives and our community! Odyssey House, a 501(c)3 non-profit, is recognized as the best mental health and addiction treatment center in Utah. If you want to expand your experience in the social work and addiction field, we can help! We provide you with opportunities to learn and start a career with flexible schedules to accommodate school and family life. This role is critical to the client and the organization. Odyssey is a large and growing agency, and we are BIG on promoting from within. It is common for people who start here to get promoted to full-time or leadership roles. So come work with the people in our care; it is deeply rewarding!

Job Location:

Salt Lake City

Pay:

$19.50

Part Time Benefits:

• Access to 24/7 EAP program (Employee Assistance Program) for Mental Health support and more!
• Free meals with clients (residential only)
• Casual dress and atmosphere
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for bonuses, awards, raises, and promotions
• Learning and collaborative environment
• Competitive 403b Match after 1 year
• Accrue up to 5 days of PTO per year
• EXTRA time off and gift packages for PT and FT staff that stay more than 90 days!
• Sabbatical Program - where we pay you to take a vacation after 5 years of service!
• On-Demand Pay - Get a portion of your paycheck early for hours already worked! (conditions apply)
• UTA free passes are available for your work commute

Job Description:

• Teach Concepts to Staff and Clients
• Sit in on-level groups as needed
• Help facilitate behavioral groups
• Mentor upper house (Disco and Nav)
• Hold clients accountable to the standards of Odyssey House
• Be supportive of clients who are struggling
• Run concept groups for clients
• Transport clients
• Work closely with the program manager
• Learn and be able to take notes in both Uwits and Best Notes
• Be a positive role model to ALL clients
• Attend T.C mentor meetings on Wednesday at 9:00 am

Candidate Qualities:

• Passion for Community Service and helping others to realize their own potential.
• Communication skills to solve problems directly with clients and other staff.
• Reliability to fill their support staff shifts and deliver on position responsibilities.
• Self-starter qualities to independently address issues and needs in our organization's community.
• Teachable - Willingness to learn and grow in their position.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of Odyssey House
• First Aid and CPR Certification (training provided if not certified)
• Care about people
• Willingness to learn
• Experience working with adults in a treatment setting is preferred
• Eligible to work in the USA
• Receive flu shot, TB test, and COVID-19 vaccine (spiritual and medical waivers available)
• One year of sobriety

Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, which may include background checks, fingerprinting, applicable sex offender registry screenings for Adult Residential roles, and other position-related verifications. Roles requiring driving are subject to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review and valid Utah driver’s license.

All employees of Odyssey House are required to adhere to: Odyssey House mission, philosophy, and scope of service; Division of Human Services Code of Conduct and all other relevant service contract requirement standards; ensuring a safe environment for all clients and staff; providing exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers; fostering a positive work environment; ensuring high-quality client care within the scope of the assigned position.

Each employee is expected to clearly understand roles and responsibilities regarding the following: Specific job position, time management, personnel file requirements, client record system, incident reporting, mandatory training requirements, maintaining proper client boundaries, and individual rights of clients and staff.

Physical Demands of the Job: Ability to lift up to 15 lbs., drive (or adequate alternate transportation), sit for prolonged periods, and perform light to moderate physical activity at times.

EEOC Statement: Odyssey House is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.