Youth Mentor: Flexible Schedule & Outdoor Growth

Discovery Ranch; Mapleton (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, etc.

Free meals while working

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Professional development opportunities

Adventure activities with students

Job summary

Discovery Ranch in Mapleton, Utah, seeks Youth Mentors to support boys aged 13-18 in a residential setting. You will help students develop new skills and grow personally within a team of experienced professionals employing experiential therapies, including equine therapy and horsemanship, to foster healing.

Responsibilities include supervising routines, facilitating activities, and guiding academic and personal goals while maintaining safety and documenting progress.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility, patience, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to respond effectively and efficiently in crisis situations.
• Passionate about working with young people and helping them reach potential.
• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the students' daily routines and chores.
• Attend and facilitate experiential activities, group therapy sessions and outdoor recreational activities.
• Assist students with academic and extracurricular goals.
• Help manage and document behavioral issues and progress.
• Provide support to students and their families.
• Maintain a safe and positive environment for the students.
• Ensure the physical and emotional safety of all students and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Collaborate with other professionals as part of the treatment team.
• Teach values such as Responsibility, Grit, Honesty, Respect, Courage, Kindness, and Accountability.
• Participate in ongoing training and development to maintain a high standard of care for students.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Crisis management

Patience

Adaptability

Passion for teens

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Discovery Ranch in Mapleton, Utah, seeks Youth Mentors to support boys aged 13-18 in a residential setting. You will help students develop new skills and grow personally within a team of experienced professionals employing experiential therapies, including equine therapy and horsemanship, to foster healing.

Responsibilities include supervising routines, facilitating activities, and guiding academic and personal goals while maintaining safety and documenting progress.