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On Call Youth Mentor- PT/Flexible Schedule

L3

maple lake academySpanish Fork, UTtoday

Occupations

Social and Human Service AssistantsMental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersCounselors, All Other

Industries

Child and Youth ServicesOutpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse CentersOther Individual and Family Services
Job Description: *Great for those looking for experience in related field of study for Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling*Make a Difference in the Life of a Young PersonMaple Lake Academy is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and responsible Part-Time Youth Mentor to join our team. Youth Mentors play an important role in creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for the young people we serve. This position is ideal for someone who genuinely enjoys working with youth, can build positive relationships, and is able to provide consistency, encouragement, and support while following the treatment plan established by our clinical team.
Qualifications & Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Must be 21 years of age or older to drive company vehicles
  • Acceptable driving record
  • Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check upon accepting an offer
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Able to receive, understand, and carry out instructions
  • Genuine desire to support and care for youth
Key Responsibilities: As a Youth Mentor, you will:
  • Provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for clients
  • Build positive relationships and serve as a consistent, positive role model
  • Implement therapeutic interventions and strategies identified by the treatment team
  • Provide structure, guidance, and appropriate supervision throughout the shift
  • Help clients develop healthy time-management skills and complete activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Help youth process and appropriately express their feelings and emotions
  • Observe and monitor client behavior and accurately document/chart observations
  • Transport students to and from appointments, activities, and other approved outings using company vehicles
  • Attend weekly shift meetings
  • Participate in company training opportunities, with a minimum training requirement of at least one training each quarter
What We Are Looking For: We are looking for someone who is patient, dependable, observant, compassionate, and consistent. The right person understands that small, positive interactions can make a significant difference in a young person's life. If you are someone who can provide structure while also showing empathy, follow through on responsibilities, work as part of a team, and genuinely care about helping youth succeed, we would love to hear from you.
Qualifications and Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent is required 21 years or older (to be able to drive company vehicles) Acceptable Driving RecordMust be able to pass a criminal background check upon accepting an offer
Schedule:
  • Must be willing to pick up at 1-2 shifts a week. Must be willing to help out on either a Friday, Saturday or Sunday as they become available.
  • Great way to pick your own schedule week to week. Very flexible. We post the positions needed and you sign up for shifts as they come open.
  • Once trained and familiar with the program flexible shifts could turn into a set day(s) each week.
  • Varies and is flexible based on your availability
  • Great for college students who have a busy school schedule or those who have another job and want to supplement their income
  • Shift are either 6:45AM to 3PM, or 2:45PM to 11PM. *Schedule needs may vary week to week
  • Some needs may be short 4 hours shifts (this is all based on need and your schedule)
Benefits and Perks:
  • Immersive experience working with teens in the autism spectrum
  • Hands-on experience in related field of study for Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling
  • Internship credit
  • Full training provided in-house
  • A very collaborative team between all departments, including Therapists, Teachers and other Administrative StaffGreat work-life balance
  • Competitive pay
  • Opportunities for growth inside our organization (many of our current Therapists and Administrative Staff started as Youth Mentors)
We seek to create a safe environment for students and employees to learn, grow, develop, explore, make mistakes, and build lasting impactful relationships with those around them. Open until: Filled Position Starts: available immediately
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Level

JuniorL3

Location

Spanish Fork, UT

Occupation

Social and Human Service Assistants

Industry

Child and Youth Services

Posted

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