Direct Care Staff/Youth Mentor

We are looking for people who can be flexible with their schedule and are willing to work evenings and weekends.

LifeLine for Youth is looking for compassionate and hardworking people to work as Direct Care staff/mentors with the youth in our adolescent treatment program. The Direct Care staff will work under the direction of our clinical team providing supervision and the overall health and safety of our students. Our mentors have an opportunity to support youth in their journey and be a positive influence in their lives. The Direct Care staff also participate in activities with the youth and have opportunities to share their life experiences. Experience with mental health or substance use treatment is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidates.

LifeLine is a treatment center for teens struggling with substance use and mental health challenges. We provide a full continuum of care with Residential Treatment, Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient, and General Outpatient options. As a treatment center for youth, we expect all employees to be good role models for the youth and to live the values we are trying to teach. All employees must be drug, alcohol, tobacco and nicotine free and generally engaged healthy activities in their lives.

Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must have a valid drivers license
• Must be 21 years or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent

Wage and Benefits: Wage dependent on experience and qualifications.

• entry level with little or no relevant education or experience in a similar work environment would start at $16.00 an hour.
• additional $2 differential pay for employees who work weekend shifts.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable transporting clients in a passenger van?
• At LifeLine we assist youth with serious struggles, including substance abuse. As a part of being a role model and mentor we expect our employees to live the values we are trying to teach our youth. Are you comfortable agreeing to our Healthy Lifestyle Policy: Which includes being drug, alcohol, tobacco and nicotine free and generally engaged in healthy activities in your life?
• Can you pass a state of Utah and Federal background check?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person