Youth Mentor & Behavioral Support Specialist

Telos; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Telos in Utah seeks a Youth Mentor to support Anthem Program operations. This full-time role pays $17.00–$19.00 per hour, with a $1.00/hour swing shift differential for evenings. Work involves enforcing rules, supervising youth, and documenting in the HQ system, with shifts across Sundays.

The position requires strong presence, emotional control, and the ability to influence behavior in real time. College education is preferred; a valid driver’s license and BCI clearance are expected.

Qualifications

• Ideal for those who can manage confrontation and de-escalation.
• Requires strong presence, emotional control and influence.
• Good relationship skills and dependability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing student rules.
• Monitoring and carrying out consequences under the direction of the shift supervisor.
• Charting in each student’s medical record on the HQ database.
• Communicating and reporting to shift supervisor.
• Supporting Telos departments with tasks as staffing allows.
• Participating on assigned committees or special assignments.
• Assisting with runaway retrieval.
• Participating in therapeutic holds and restraints.
• Attending and maintaining current certifications such as CPR and first aid.

Skills

Strong presence

Emotional control

Relationship skills

Dependable

Influence behavior

Education

College education preferred

Job description

Telos in Utah seeks a Youth Mentor to support Anthem Program operations. This full-time role pays $17.00–$19.00 per hour, with a $1.00/hour swing shift differential for evenings. Work involves enforcing rules, supervising youth, and documenting in the HQ system, with shifts across Sundays.

The position requires strong presence, emotional control, and the ability to influence behavior in real time. College education is preferred; a valid driver’s license and BCI clearance are expected.