Discovery Ranch, a leading residential treatment center in Utah, is seeking Residential Advisors to join our team at our Choices Community in Provo, Utah. The Choices Community is a short term observation, assessment and stabilization facility. We want individuals who are highly experienced and qualified to work with adolescents struggling with behavioral regulation. As a Residential Advisor, you will have the opportunity to work with our students, helping them to develop grit, resiliency, new skills and advance their personal growth. You will be part of a supportive team who are committed to helping adolescents heal mentally, physically, and emotionally. Your job will be to hold strong boundaries while developing healthy positive relationships. These relationships will help you connect, teach, and advise the adolescents at the Choices Community. Discovery Ranch combines the power of traditional and experiential therapies, to create a clinically sophisticated, relationship-based setting that promotes growth and healing.
Responsibilities
Maintain a safe and positive environment for the students
Ensure the physical and emotional safety of all students, and respond to emergencies as needed
Help manage and document behavioral issues and progress
Maintain healthy boundaries with students
Monitor the students' daily routines
Attend and facilitate experiential activities, group therapy sessions and all other activities
Assist students with their personal, academic and extracurricular goals
Help teach values such as Responsibility, Grit, Honesty, Respect, Courage, Kindness, and Accountability to students
Participate in ongoing training and development to maintain a high standard of care for students
Weekday Evenings/Weekend Evenings- Part Time: Thursday-Sunday: 3:30-11:00pm
Requirements
Must be able to pass a background check
2+ years Experience working with youth or young adults in the behavioral health field
1+ years Experience as a Mentor/Coach/Residential advisor
1+ Year Experience in a residential treatment center
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team
Must be able to demonstrate flexibility, patience, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Ability to respond effectively and efficiently in crisis situations
Passionate about working with young people and helping them to achieve their full potential
A bachelor's degree in a related field (such as social work, psychology, or counseling) is preferred but not required
Must be able to pass motor vehicle record check
First Aid & CPR certified (we may provide)
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and other insurance plans available for full-time employees after probationary period
Employer contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Benchmark Awards Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Free meals while working
Participation in high-adventure activities with students
Significant discounts for hundreds of professional outdoor gear brands, including an ExpertVoice account
Beautiful, dynamic, and vast work environment: 22 acres of gorgeous, landscaped ranch with diverse houses, school classrooms, a gym, horses, and baby calves
A few hours from Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell
A few hours from many world-class ski resorts
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations
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