Youth Resilience & Skill-Building Mentor

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch is seeking a Therapeutic Youth Mentor to help youth build resilience and life skills, serving as a positive role model within a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes individualized, compassionate care aligned with treatment goals and YBGR values.

The starting hourly range is $16.19–$18.22, with salary determined by education and experience; the position may require evenings or weekends and extensive documentation in an EHR system.

Qualifications

• 21 years old or older.
• Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check 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 Performance Quality Improvement (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

Active listening

Communication

Boundaries & confidentiality

Team collaboration

Documentation in EHR

Crisis de-escalation

Observation of behavior

Ethical decision-making

Independent work

Cultural sensitivity

First Aid/CPR readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch is seeking a Therapeutic Youth Mentor to help youth build resilience and life skills, serving as a positive role model within a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes individualized, compassionate care aligned with treatment goals and YBGR values.

The starting hourly range is $16.19–$18.22, with salary determined by education and experience; the position may require evenings or weekends and extensive documentation in an EHR system.