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Discovery Ranch South Youth Mentor - Intermediate Secure in Cedar City, Utah
We believe in the potential of individuals and the ability to restore choice. Through nurturing relationships and challenging experiences, we all can discover hope, passion, and perseverance in the face of life’s adversity.
Part time / Starting pay is $17 an hour for all mentors.
Help teenage girls in a therapeutic setting as they progress on their healing journey. Located near Three Peaks Recreational Park and overlooking Cedar City, Utah, Discovery Ranch South is a relationship-based residential treatment center based in experiential therapy.
Intermediate Secure Cabin (ISC) staff are responsible for providing direct care, supervision, and therapeutic support to students residing in the Intermediate Secure Cabin. Staff implement program structure, supervision requirements, and behavioral expectations in alignment with DRS policies, safety protocols, and clinical recommendations. This role supports students who require increased supervision, clearly defined limits, and consistent structure while participating in therapeutic interventions focused on emotional regulation, accountability, and pro-social skill development. Staff maintain a strong emphasis on safety, predictability, and clinical consistency while supporting student progression toward less restrictive placements.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain a secure and structured cabin environment in compliance with DRS safety and supervision standards
Provide enhanced supervision based on students’ assessed treatment and safety needs
Implement and adhere to all security, supervision, movement, and privilege protocols specific to the Intermediate Secure level
Utilize approved Aegis de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed interventions in response to student dysregulation
Consistently enforce program rules, expectations, and boundaries to support predictability and therapeutic stability
Monitor student location, behavior, and interactions in accordance with program expectations and clinical direction
Complete accurate, timely, and objective documentation of behaviors, incidents, and interventions as required
Collaborate with clinical, residential leadership, and multidisciplinary teams regarding student progress and readiness for transition
Requirements
19+ years of age
High School diploma or equivalent
Eligible to work in the USA
Able to pass background check
Able to pass motor vehicle record check
Current Utah driver's license (within 30 days of employment)
Works well within a team
Strong problem-solving aptitude
Good judgement
Safety-oriented
Firm, healthy boundaries
Must be able to complete responsibilities under various weather conditions such as snow, ice, heat.
Must be able to adhere to physical demands of walking, running, lifting, hiking, and animal related activities.
Benefits
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free meals while working created by our Culinary Team
Employee Referral Bonus program
Continued professional development & certification opportunities
Significant discounts for hundreds of professional gear brands, including an ExpertVoice account
Participation in high activities with our students (horseback riding, rock climbing, snowboarding, etc.)
Gorgeous, dynamic, diverse, and expansive work environment: houses, classrooms, a theater, a pool, the main office, a central pond, horses, dogs, and baby cows!
A few hours or less from Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell
A few hours from many world-class ski resorts