Youth Mentor

MILESTONES OVERVIEW: http://www.milestonestransition.com/

Milestones is a therapeutic transition program serving students ages 15-19 who are finishing high school or preparing to launch to college. Our students have attended prior treatment programs, but need the structure and support of a transitional living experience. Milestones students attend the local public high school and/or community college, obtain jobs in the community, and learn independent living skills. Each student receives individual, group, and family therapy while living in our homes in downtown Kalispell. Our homes are staffed 24/7, and while students are build increased independence as they work through the different Milestones or phases.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a full-time (30-40 hours) hourly position with benefits. There are 3 weeks reserved each year to allow for family visits. Staff are able to request work hours, PTO or unpaid time off during these breaks if there are not trainings scheduled. Mentors are responsible for fostering healthy relationships, guiding outings, and upholding consistent program expectations with adolescents in a therapeutic residential setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience in youth services and/or outdoor recreation equal to a minimum of two years. College degree or equivalent experience are preferred.

Benefits package offered.

Milestones is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Milestones is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Milestones seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who will contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.