Therapeutic Youth Mentor — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Inc.; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Inc. seeks a Therapeutic Youth Mentor to help youth build resilience and life skills within a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes professional relationships, compassionate care, and adherence to agency standards.

Youth engagement includes crisis support, documentation in an EHR, and collaboration with therapists, families, and partners to support treatment goals and PQI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Clear criminal/child abuse background per Montana requirements.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license to operate a passenger vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusting, professional relationships with youth in mental health services.
• Serve as a positive role model with healthy boundaries and coping strategies.
• Support youth in achieving treatment plan goals as outlined by therapists.
• Facilitate skill-building activities: communication, problem-solving, emotional regulation, daily living skills.
• Accompany youth in community settings to promote socialization and independence.
• Provide crisis support and de-escalation per YBGR protocols.

Skills

Rapport building

Active listening

Communication skills

Documentation in EHR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Inc. seeks a Therapeutic Youth Mentor to help youth build resilience and life skills within a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes professional relationships, compassionate care, and adherence to agency standards.

Youth engagement includes crisis support, documentation in an EHR, and collaboration with therapists, families, and partners to support treatment goals and PQI initiatives.