Job Description

Job Location: Shelby Community Based - Shelby, MT 59474
Position Type: Part Time-RegularEducation
Level: High School
Salary Range: $16.19 - $18.22 Hourly

Job Category: Direct Care Services to Youth

Position Summary: The Therapeutic Youth Mentor (TYM) plays a vital role in helping youth build resilience, strengthen life skills, and develop healthy coping strategies. This position is centered on creating positive, supportive, and professional relationships while serving as a role model. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the TYM ensures individualized, compassionate care and supports each youth in reaching their treatment goals.
Starting
Salary Range:  $16.19 - $18.22 per hour.  Salary reflects steps 1-5 of an 11-step pay schedule. The starting salary will be determined based on the applicant’s education and relevant experience.
Daily and Monthly 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.

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
Required Abilities/Skills
- Strong ability to build rapport and engage therapeutically with youth.
- Knowledge of professional boundaries and confidentiality practices.
- Ability to work with youth both individually and in group settings.
- Collaborative approach to teamwork with the ability to work independently when needed.
- Excellent active listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in completing documentation in an electronic health record; minimum typing speed of 35 WPM (Microsoft Office 365 experience preferred).
- Sound judgment, ethical decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and adaptable with a team-oriented mindset.
- Commitment to YBGR’s values: Faith, Integrity, Relationship, and Stewardship.
- Willingness and ability to obtain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention.
Physical/Environmental Demands & Requirements:
- Services may be delivered in homes, schools, community settings, and agency facilities.
- Flexible schedule may be required, including evenings or weekends.
- Moderate physical activity may be involved, including recreation with youth.
- Rare involvement in the physical restraint of youth (50–300 lbs) when safety is at risk.
- Must be able to accurately observe, interpret, and respond to verbal and non-verbal client behavior.
- Exposure to high-stress situations during crisis intervention.
- Travel to other locations may be required as needed to meet with employees, clients, families, and other stakeholders. This may involve the use of a personal vehicle and may include transporting clients. For approved travel beyond the designated office location normal commute, mileage reimbursement will be provided if using a personal vehicle.