Trauma-Informed Youth Mentor | Flexible Schedule & Benefits

Project Patch; Idaho; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

On-site staff housing may be available

PSLF eligible employer

Paid training and professional develop

Job summary

Project Patch Youth Program in Garden Valley, Idaho, is seeking dependable Youth Mentors to provide supervision, behavioral support, mentorship, and positive role modeling for adolescents aged 12–17. The role offers a Pitman-style schedule, with approximately half the days off annually, and potential on-site housing.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement with company match, PSLF-eligible employer status, paid training, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum age of 19 at time of hire.
• Experience working with youth, behavioral health, education, or residential care preferred but not required.
• No professional license is required for this position.
• Strong interpersonal skills, maturity, reliability, and a desire to work with adolescents in a structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supervision to support youth safety.
• Implement behavior support plans and individualized care strategies.
• Respond to behavioral crises using de-escalation techniques.
• Complete accurate documentation, incident reports, and shift notes.
• Collaborate with clinicians, supervisors, and team members.
• Engage youth in daily programming, including recreation, education, and therapeutic activities.
• Model healthy relationships, boundaries, and decision-making.
• Assist with group facilitation and therapeutic activities.
• Support daily residential operations, including meals, transportation, and routines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Maturity

Desire to work with youth

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Project Patch Youth Program in Garden Valley, Idaho, is seeking dependable Youth Mentors to provide supervision, behavioral support, mentorship, and positive role modeling for adolescents aged 12–17. The role offers a Pitman-style schedule, with approximately half the days off annually, and potential on-site housing.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement with company match, PSLF-eligible employer status, paid training, and ongoing professional development.