Trauma-Informed Day Treatment Aide for Youth

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

Job summary

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch is seeking a Day Treatment Aide to provide trauma-informed, age-appropriate support to youth in a day treatment setting at the Boulder campus. The role focuses on supervision, implementing treatment plans, and maintaining a safe, structured environment.

Starting pay ranges from $17.12 to $19.27 per hour, based on education and experience. Strong communication and documentation skills, teamwork, and adherence to agency safety policies are essential.

Qualifications

• 21 years old or older.
• Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: pass background check as required by Montana.
• High School Diploma or GED & 2 years of experience with youth in a similar setting or environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in mental health related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized intervention planning based on assessments and evidence-based strategies.
• Provide direct care and supervision for youth in day treatment school setting.
• Collaborate with treatment teams and educators to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Create and conduct documentation in the EMR.
• Support agency goals and participate in PQI initiatives.
• Adhere to policies, safety requirements, and organizational procedures.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mental health

High School Diploma or GED

2 years experience with youth

Tools

EMR typing (35 wpm)

MS Office 365

Job description

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch is seeking a Day Treatment Aide to provide trauma-informed, age-appropriate support to youth in a day treatment setting at the Boulder campus. The role focuses on supervision, implementing treatment plans, and maintaining a safe, structured environment.

Starting pay ranges from $17.12 to $19.27 per hour, based on education and experience. Strong communication and documentation skills, teamwork, and adherence to agency safety policies are essential.