Therapeutic Youth Mentor

<p><strong>YBGR, WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE</strong></p> <p>We have employees providing services to youth throughout Montana, working to change the trajectory of children's lives&nbsp;and having&nbsp;a positive impact.&nbsp;</p> We are a family of YBGR staff providing services to youth throughout Montana, working to change the trajectory of children&rsquo;s lives &ndash;<strong>&nbsp;to help them heal and recover!</strong>

Glendive Community Based - Glendive, MT*

Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch

<strong>Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, a nonprofit organization, is trusted locally and nationally as a leader in the field of mental health care for children and their families.</strong> <br /><br />Each day, YBGR&rsquo;s employees work with close to 1200 youth throughout Montana who struggle with controlling emotions and behaviors. YBGR has impacted more than 10,000 youth and their families since 1957 through Residential Services in Billings, Community Based Services throughout Montana, and the Yellowstone Academy in Billings. https://www.ybgr.org/

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Part Time-Regular

Overview: <p class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Therapeutic Youth Mentor provides direct support, guidance, and mentoring to help youth develop coping skills, improve communication, and build positive relationships. Therapeutic youth mentors are role models that facilitate activities and work collaboratively with other team members to assist youth in reaching their goals.</span></p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Starting Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;$16.19 - $17.59 per hour.&nbsp; Salary reflects steps 1-5 of an 11-step pay schedule. The starting salary will be determined based on the applicant&rsquo;s education and relevant experience.</span></p>
Responsibilities: <div id="responsibilities" class="job-summary-section ng-scope"> <div class="full-text ng-binding"> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Demonstrate strong interpersonal and customer service skills and ability to engage a diverse group of participants.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks concurrently.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Ability to exercise and model good judgment, teamwork, and professionalism, especially in crisis situations and creative about finding solutions for them.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Collaborate with teams, supervisors, educators, community partners and families to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans and supporting youth&rsquo;s complex needs.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Create and conduct necessary documentation accurately and able maintain documentation expectations in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="ng-scope">&nbsp;</div> <div class="ng-scope">&nbsp;</div> <div id="requirements" class="job-summary-section ng-scope">&nbsp;</div>
Requirements: <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">21 years old or older.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance:<em class="ignore-global-css">&nbsp;</em>Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">High School Diploma or GED.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Driver&rsquo;s License to operate passenger vehicle<em class="ignore-global-css">.</em></span></li> </ul> <br /> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Required Abilities/Skills</strong></span></p> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Ability to relate and build rapport with youth therapeutically while serving as a positive role model.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Knowledge of and ability to maintain professional therapeutic boundaries and confidentiality with youth and families.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Possess the ability to work with youth in multiple settings, such as individually and in groups.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Ability to work in cooperation and collaboration with the treatment team.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Ability to work 1:1 with youth, independent of other co-workers.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Display regular, predictable, and reliable attendance at work.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Excellent active listening skills</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">The ability to complete forms within an electronic Medical Health Record System typing at least 35 words per minute while using a keyboard and mouse (Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 products is a plus).</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Demonstrate sound &amp; ethical judgment and decision-making skills.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Demonstrate being self-motivated, self-disciplined, and diligent with forward thinking.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Demonstrate the ability to think of their team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">The ability to effectively interact and communicate with others. These skills are essential for building and maintaining relationships, collaborating with colleagues, resolving conflicts, and navigating various social situations.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Demonstrate the following values.</span> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Faith - is being sure of successfully achieving our mission, based upon our trust in a loving creator.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Integrity - doing what is right, putting the needs of others above your own, and living by the highest values.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Relationship - being committed to one another in a mutually respectful, dignified, healthy, and honoring manner.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Stewardship is the use of any resource or talent entrusted to YBGR to fulfill the mission and values.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Willingness and ability to obtain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention.</span></li> </ul>