Youth Resilience Mentor

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Miles City (MT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

YBGR, a Montana-based organization serving youth across the state, seeks a Therapeutic Youth Mentor to build resilience and life skills in clients. Starting pay ranges from $16.19 to $18.22 per hour, with pay progression across an 11-step schedule.

This role emphasizes professional role-modeling, collaborative care with therapists, and community engagement to support treatment goals. Work involves flexible scheduling, documentation in an electronic health record, and adherence to safety and

Qualifications

• 21 years old or older.
• Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: Must pass background checks as required by the State of Montana.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Driver’s license to operate passenger vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusting, professional relationships with youth receiving mental health services.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating healthy choices, appropriate boundaries, and effective coping strategies.
• Support youth in achieving treatment plan goals as outlined by therapists and the treatment team.
• Facilitate engaging skill-building activities focused on communication, problem-solving, emotional regulation, and daily living skills.
• Accompany youth in community settings to promote socialization, independence, and positive peer interactions.
• Provide crisis support and de-escalation when needed, following YBGR protocols.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR), in compliance with agency standards.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, families, and community partners to ensure coordinated care.
• Actively contribute to organizational goals, including PQI initiatives.
• Model YBGR’s mission, values, and professional standards in all interactions.
• Adhere to agency policies, safety procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Take initiative in identifying challenges and seeking effective solutions.
• Participate in regular supervision, team meetings, and ongoing training.
• Remain aware of and responsive to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the youth and families served.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Rapport-building

Professional boundaries

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation in EHR

Judgment and ethics

Self-motivated

Cultural competency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

YBGR, a Montana-based organization serving youth across the state, seeks a Therapeutic Youth Mentor to build resilience and life skills in clients. Starting pay ranges from $16.19 to $18.22 per hour, with pay progression across an 11-step schedule.

This role emphasizes professional role-modeling, collaborative care with therapists, and community engagement to support treatment goals. Work involves flexible scheduling, documentation in an electronic health record, and adherence to safety and