Job Title: Youth Support Mentor
Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Compensation: $16.00 – $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In-Person
Position Overview
At Crimson Heights, our mission is to help teens and young adults with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges move closer to independence. We are passionate about providing residential behavioral health services and are committed to delivering compassionate, client-centered care to our communities.
Job Description
The Youth Support Mentor is responsible for supervising residents and ensuring their safety while building a positive rapport. Responsibilities include helping residents meet daily goals, leading skill-building groups, providing individual support, and maintaining behavior boundaries. This role also includes documentation, communicating resident needs to the clinical team, and supporting personal care and safety in a residential environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Mentor and assist residents in achieving treatment goals.
- Support daily living needs including cooking, cleaning, and general maintenance.
- Encourage community involvement and participation in off-site activities.
- Maintain awareness of resident location and activity at all times; follow elopement protocols when needed.
- Enforce house rules and support consistent behavioral expectations.
- Facilitate daily routines such as chores, deep cleaning, meals, laundry, groups, and events.
- Provide safe transportation for residents to appointments and community outings.
- Report and respond to crises such as aggression, elopement, or suicidal behavior.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and maintain accurate documentation and checklists.
Essential Job Functions
- Assess and support functional living skill development with individualized treatment plans.
- Monitor independent living progress and support community integration.
- Collaborate with schools, families, landlords, employers, and transport providers.
- Provide crisis intervention and communicate updates with internal and authorized external providers.
- Document services and client progress promptly and accurately.
- Maintain confidentiality and follow federal, state, and company compliance guidelines.
- Attend all required team meetings, planning sessions, and training programs.
Independent Living Skills May Include:
- Social Skills: Perception, body language, conversation, empathy, and recreation.
- Executive Functioning: Flexibility, budgeting, hygiene, prioritizing, scheduling, and safety.
- Communication Skills: Receptive/expressive language, assertiveness, stress management, conflict resolution.
- Community Access: Navigating school, jobs, public transportation, and resource centers.
Qualifications
- Required: High school diploma or equivalent and 6–12 months of experience with autism, ODD, or conduct disorder.
- Preferred: Associate’s degree or higher in sociology, psychology, social work, or human services. Experience in behavior analysis is a plus.
Job Details
- Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
- Pay: $16.00 – $18.00 per hour
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
Schedule
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Application Questions
- Are you able to pass a background check and urine drug screen?
- Have you worked for Crimson Heights in the past?
- Are you comfortable working with higher-level need clients? (e.g., diaper changes, showers)
Additional Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
- License/Certification: Valid driver’s license (Required)
- Shift Availability: Night Shift (Preferred), Overnight Shift (Preferred)
