Youth Mentor: Transform Adolescents’ Futures

Project Patch; Idaho; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pitman-style schedule with half the D/

Affordable on-site housing may be

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid training and professional develop

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Hands-on experience in behavioral/educ

Trauma-informed care environment

Meaningful work helping youth

Job summary

Project Patch is seeking Youth Mentors to supervise and support adolescents 12-17 in Garden Valley, Idaho. The role centers on mentorship, behavior support plans, and positive role modeling in a faith-based residential program.

Youth Mentors participate in daily programming, document shift activities, and collaborate with clinicians. Training, housing options, and PSLF eligibility accompany a Pitman-style schedule and stable full-time hours.

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 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 approved de-escalation techniques.
• Complete accurate documentation, incident reports, and shift notes.
• Administer medications after completing required training and according to policy.
• 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.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and supervision.
• Help maintain a structured, safe, and supportive environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Maturity

Reliability

Desire to work with youth

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum age 19 at time of hire

Job description

Project Patch is seeking Youth Mentors to supervise and support adolescents 12-17 in Garden Valley, Idaho. The role centers on mentorship, behavior support plans, and positive role modeling in a faith-based residential program.

Youth Mentors participate in daily programming, document shift activities, and collaborate with clinicians. Training, housing options, and PSLF eligibility accompany a Pitman-style schedule and stable full-time hours.