Youth Mentor - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Telos; Vineyard (UT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Telos in Vineyard, UT is hiring an EMT Youth Mentor on a part-time, hourly basis. You will supervise and support youth, applying crisis de-escalation and therapeutic skills to ensure safety and emotional well-being on shift.

Responsibilities include medical monitoring, documentation, and collaboration with nursing staff. Strong boundaries, calm demeanor, and reliable presence are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Active EMT Certification required.
• Ideal for former athletes, coaches, military personnel, healthcare workers, or those comfortable with confrontation and crisis response.
• Requires strong presence, emotional control, and ability to influence behavior in real time.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of students to maintain safety and emotional well-being.
• Establish and model healthy boundaries with students.
• Build trusting relationships to promote accountability and resilience.
• Assist with crisis de-escalation and therapeutic techniques during emotional or medical crises.
• Help students identify triggers and practice coping skills in real life.
• Maintain structure, boundaries, and therapeutic expectations in the residential setting.
• Coach students in completing daily tasks and program requirements.
• Observe and respond to behavioral, emotional, and medical concerns.
• Participate in recreational activities to support emotional growth.

Skills

EMT Certification

Crisis De-escalation

Professional Boundaries

Emotional Regulation

Relationship Skills

Observation & Assessment

Medical Emergency Response

Education

College education preferred

Job description

Job Description: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Youth Mentor

Reports to: Campus Supervisor, Nursing Director

Status: Part-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Pay: $18.00+ depending on experience and education

We Are Currently Hiring For The Following Shifts

• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 7am-3pm
• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 3pm-11pm
• Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: 7am-3pm
• Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: 3pm-11pm
• Each shift includes Sundays twice a month.

YOU MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO APPLY

Young people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and emotional dysregulation come to Telos to find healing and support. You will play a key role in maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment while helping clients navigate emotional and behavioral challenges in daily life. Staff build meaningful relationships with clients while supporting emotional regulation, crisis de‑escalation, and the implementation of therapeutic skills outside of formal therapy sessions.

Duties And Responsibilities

Direct Student Care & Therapeutic Support

• Provide direct supervision of students to maintain safety and emotional well-being
• Establish and model healthy, professional, and appropriate boundaries with students.
• Build trusting relationships that promote accountability, resilience, healthy decision‑making, and emotional growth.
• Support students through emotional and behavioral crises using de‑escalation, co‑regulation, behavior management, and other approved therapeutic techniques.
• Help students identify triggers, practice coping skills, and apply therapeutic interventions in real-life situations.
• Maintain consistent structure, boundaries, rules, statuses, and therapeutic expectations within the residential environment.
• Coach and assist students in achieving their daily basics
• Support students in completing daily chores, hygiene, and other responsibilities by working alongside them, providing encouragement, and holding them accountable.
• Coach students in understanding and meeting program requirements.
• Observe, assess, and respond to behavioral, emotional, mental, and medical concerns.
• Participate in healthy recreational and experiential activities designed to build connection and support emotional growth with students

Student Supervision, Safety & Crisis Response

• Complete “eyes‑on‑student” Q15 checks immediately and accurately.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, including first aid situations, medical emergencies, behavioral crises, and other urgent situations.
• Assist with AWOL situations as needed, including when not currently scheduled on shift.
• Call Support Teams and initiate and participate in CPI‑compliant therapeutic interventions, including approved holds and restraints, when necessary.
• Complete a primary assessment following a hold, including vital signs and a general wellness check.
• Facilitate appropriate consequences under the direction of the Campus Supervisor.

Medication Administration & Medical Care

• Administer medications in accordance with training, certification, and Nursing procedures.
• Administer appropriate PRN medications and provide minor medical interventions within the scope of training, certification, and established protocols.
• Take responsibility for the medical needs of students during assigned shifts and remain vigilant regarding changes in their condition.
• Take and document student vital signs as required.
• Package and administer medications for students who are off campus for recreational outings, appointments, or other approved activities.
• Obtain urinalysis (UA) samples for new admissions and additional UAs as requested.
• Follow all Nursing procedures related to medication administration, medical documentation, and student medical care.
• When available, serve as the primary staff member for outings and emergency hospital visits.

Documentation, Communication & Shift Responsibilities

• Communicate and document student behaviors, progress, incidents, observations, medical concerns, assessments, and interventions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Report medical concerns and changes in a student's condition promptly to Nursing.
• Complete required Daily Charting each shift and complete Incident Reports (IRs) as required.
• Ensure the program is clean, organized, and presentable each shift

Teamwork, Collaboration & Reporting Structure

• Collaborate with therapists, supervisors, Nursing, and other treatment team members to support individualized student goals and treatment plans.
• Report to the Nursing Director regarding medication and medical responsibilities while continuing to report to the Shift Supervisor for residential, operational, and general shift responsibilities.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Active EMT Certification
• Ideal for former athletes, coaches, military personnel, healthcare workers, or those comfortable with confrontation, de‑escalation, and responding to medical needs
• Requires strong presence, emotional control, and the ability to influence behavior in real time
• Exceptional relationship skills
• Timely, dependable, reliable
• Ability to hold appropriate boundaries
• Ability to receive and carry out instruction
• Genuine care and concern for others
• Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately during behavioral or medical emergencies
• Attention to detail and ability to accurately follow medication and medical procedures
• Ability to obtain and maintain Medication Certification
• Can pass a BCI
• College education preferred