What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Mentor position at Calo Programs?
Overview
Youth Mentor
**Pay: $21.00 per hour**
Available Shifts:
6am to 4pm
12pm to 9pm
1pm to 10pm
8:30pm to 6:30am
Location: Lake Ozark, Missouri (this position is fully on-site)
Are You Ready to Make a Difference?
Are you empathetic, patient, and committed to empowering adolescents on their journey towards sustainable mental wellness?
As a Youth Mentor, you will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support adolescents ages (9-18) in their journey towards improved mental health and well-being. Every day you will participate and guide teens in experiential therapies like art, music, yoga, hiking, fitness, and a variety of other on and off campus activities. To thrive at Calo, you must have an empathetic heart and maintain personal and professional boundaries with teens.
At Calo our mission is to lead the way in driving teen and young adult anxiety, depression, and suicide from the all-time highs of today to all-time lows by 2028.
We warmly welcome EMTs to apply for this position! Your experience in emergency medical care and crisis management makes you uniquely qualified to transition into the Youth Mentor role.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all students have finished their assigned chores–including cleaning of the team home–and taken care of their personal hygiene
- Demonstrate patience and calm demeanor under pressure
- Maintain firm boundaries with students
- Show empathy and compassion towards students
- Form a bond with students based on trust
- Promote a fun and positive atmosphere in our “Milieu” for social skill development
- Collaborate with a team to facilitate students' healing process
- Accompany students on outings and Adventure Therapy sessions
- Engage in animal-assisted therapy to simulate foster/adoption experiences and promote healthy attachments
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum age requirement: 21 years
- Prior experience with preteens in a residential setting beneficial but not required
- Is able to pass State and Federal background checks
- Able to pass physical and perform duties of the position
Benefits
Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey with us!
- Become the Best of the Best: Access to an established Mastery Program that offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth.
- Proven Positive Outcomes: You’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that your work is making a tangible difference in young adults and adolescent lives.
- Holistic Family Approach: Embark recognizes the importance of treating families which is crucial for sustained recovery and well-being for teens.
- Comprehensive Benefit Program that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, PTO, and paid parental leave.
If you're ready to be part of a dedicated team making a lasting impact on young lives in our community, we want to hear from you!
Calo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Calo is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community.
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