Mentor

Full Time -Part Time

Pay: $17.00 to $19.00 per hour (DOE)

Schedule's:

• Day Shift: 6:45am - 3:30pm
• Swing Shift: 2:45pm - 11:30pm - $500 Sign on bonus available for PM shift.
• Undergraduate Clinical Internships available

Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey as a Youth Mentor at Sunrise? Located in St. George, UT, where red rock and beauty abound, Sunrise offers an amazing atmosphere of acceptance and support in a wonderful environment. The warm climate and stunning scenery provide quick access to local, state, and national parks, offering visual rewards of nature. Our in-town location ensures a secure and community-involved environment, granting our students access to local universities, jobs, service opportunities, and more.

At Sunrise, we are dedicated to creating a secure and encouraging environment that supports real-life change for our students. Our team works tirelessly to uncover the academic, social, and emotional potential of students held back by emotional and behavioral struggles. We incorporate Relational DBT into every aspect of our program, ensuring that our therapists and staff are trained to help students practice these skills continually.

• Walking students through their day-to-day activities.
• Collaborate with therapists to implement interventions aligned with each client's treatment plan.
• Relaying any pertinent information over to the treatment team
• Consistent and thorough documentation and reporting
• Crisis prevention and management
• Maintaining a safe environment for clients
• Participate in staff bonding and house bonding activities
• Daily light housekeeping; sweeping, cleaning up/putting things away, dishes, etc.
• Enforcing a positive environment and being a role model
• Contribute to meal preparation while promoting healthy eating habits.
• Attend and engage in group sessions with clients, fostering a sense of community.
• Uphold professional boundaries while building trust and rapport. 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 21 years old or older
• Current driver's license and a good driving record
• Ability to effectively communicate and build healthy relationships.
• Ability to set and teach positive values
• Ability to perform CPR and First-Aid.
• Ability to safely hold or restrain an upset or combative student
• Skill in de-escalating agitated students.
• Ability to pass a Utah State background check
• Must be willing to make an 8-month minimum commitment
• Willing to get Food Handlers Permit before first day of work