# Youth Mentor

**Company**: Oasis Ascent
**Location**: Provo, Utah
**Job type**: Part-time
**Salary**: $16/hour
**Category**: Social Care
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

Oasis Ascent, a short-term residential treatment program for teenagers located in Provo, Utah, is seeking a Youth Mentor. In this role, you will work closely with adolescent residents to provide guidance, support, and mentorship as they navigate their way to recovery.

## Responsibilities

- Build rapport with adolescent residents and provide emotional support as needed.

- Assist with daily routines, ensuring that residents are following their treatment plans and meeting established goals.

- Facilitate and participate in group and individual activities that align with residents' treatment plans.

- Model appropriate behaviour and life skills, reinforcing positive behaviour and redirecting negative behaviour.

- Maintain accurate and updated records of residents' progress, ensuring that all necessary documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manner.

- Collaborate with other members of the treatment team including clinicians, case managers, and support staff to ensure that residents receive comprehensive and effective care.

- Attend and participate in trainings and meetings as required.

- Participate and engage with students in the Academic Process.

Part-time | Pay starting at $16/hour BOE | Shift options below

Morning Shifts: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7 AM - 3 PM + 2 Sundays a month 7 AM - 3 PM Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 7 AM - 3 PM + 2 Sundays a month 7 AM - 3 PM

Swing Shifts: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 2:45 - 11 PM + 2 Sundays a month 2:45 PM - 11 PM Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 2:45 - 11 PM + 2 Sundays a month 2:45 PM - 11 PM

## Requirements

- Prior experience working with adolescents in a mental health or residential treatment setting. (Preferred but not required)

- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings as needed.

- Able to pass all required background checks and drug screenings.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Understanding of adolescent development and common mental health disorders.

- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

## Benefits

- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Continued professional development & certification opportunities

- Significant discounts for hundreds of professional gear brands

- A few hours or less from Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell

- A few hours from many world-class ski resorts

## Skills

### Required
- adolescent development
- mental health disorders
- verbal and written communication
- interpersonal and problem-solving skills

### Nice to have
- Prior experience working with adolescents in a mental health or residential treatment setting

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