Youth and Young Adult Mentor - Part-Time

Description Youth and Young Adult Mentor Job Type: Part-time, 24-32 hours per week Reports to: Lead Supervisor, Campus Supervisor Pay: From $17 an hour, $18 with a Bachelor's Degree. Additional increases offered for training, education, and experience. This position qualifies for a $1.00/hour additional Shift Differential for swing shifts (3:00pm-11:00pm) All positions are part-time, and Sundays are required (once or twice a month).

YOU MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO APPLY Young people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and emotional dysregulation come to Telos to find healing and support. As a Mentor or Resident Advisor, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment while helping clients navigate emotional and behavioral challenges in daily life.

Staff build meaningful relationships with clients while supporting emotional regulation, crisis de-escalation, and the implementation of therapeutic skills outside of formal therapy sessions.

Key Responsibilities Include

Provide direct supervision and maintain the safety and emotional well-being of clients Support clients through emotional crises using de-escalation, co-regulation, and behavior management techniques Help clients identify triggers, practice coping skills, and apply therapeutic interventions in real-life situations Build trusting, professional relationships that promote accountability, resilience, and healthy decision-making Observe, assess, and respond appropriately to behavioral and mental health concerns Maintain consistent structure, boundaries, and therapeutic expectations within the residential environment Communicate and document client behaviors, progress, incidents, and observations with clinical and leadership teams Transport clients safely to appointments, activities, and program functions Respond appropriately in emergencies, including first aid situations and behavioral crises Participate in healthy recreational and experiential activities with clients, including hiking, skiing, rock climbing, and other group experiences designed to build connection and emotional growth Collaborate with therapists, supervisors, and treatment teams to support individualized client goals and treatment plans SCHEDULE: We are currently hiring for the following shifts: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 7am-3pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 3pm-11pm Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: 7am-3pm Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: 3pm-11pm On-Call Each shift includes Sundays, once or twice a month.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS Ideal for former athletes, coaches, military personnel, or those comfortable with confrontation and de-escalation Requires strong presence, emotional control, and the ability to influence behavior in real time Exceptional relationship skills A tolerant, supportive view of the LGBTQI+ community. Must have the ability to participate in physical safety interventions Must have the ability to hold appropriate boundaries with staff and students.

Experience working with youth or young adults in the behavioral health field (required) Experience in a residential treatment center (preferred) ABILITIES The employee must have: Conflict management skills Exceptional customer service skills Mental flexibility Effective written communication for documentation Effective boundary management The ability to handle constructive feedback Tolerance for a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment