Life Skills Mentor - Youth Residential
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Social Work
Youth Development, Community Health
Now Hiring:
Life Skills Mentor – Youth Residential Be the Mentor Who Makes the Difference.
If you’ve got a heart for helping and a talent for inspiring,
The Arc of Washington County wants you on our team! Since 1952, we've been empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live full, meaningful lives in our community. Join our mission-driven team and be part of something truly life-changing.
- As a Life Skills Mentor in our Youth Residential Program
, you’ll support adolescents (ages 16–20) in a group home environment. These youth are working toward independent living, and your role is to guide, support, and empower them every step of the way. - You’ll help with:
- Daily living skills (cooking, cleaning, hygiene)
- Managing behaviors with patience and structure
- Recreational outings and appointments
- Medication administration
- Building trust, confidence, and a sense of belonging
- This is more than a job — it’s a chance to mentor youth and give them the tools to succeed.
- Compassionate, energetic, and 21+ years old
- High school diploma or GED required
- Valid U.S. driver's license for 2+ years (not including permit time)
- Experience with behavioral management is a big plus
- Comfortable setting healthy boundaries with youth
- Physically able to lift and transfer 50 lbs
- Willing and able to complete 3 weeks of paid new hire training (Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
Our Pay Just Increased to $19.00/hr!
We believe in rewarding great people for great work — and that starts with our new, higher starting wage!
- Health, Dental, and Vision (shared cost)
- Company-paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
- Casual dress code & regular employee appreciation events
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Access to our Direct Support Professional (DSP) Certification Program
Earn Up to $5,250!
We don’t just value your work — we reward it. Earn $1,500 to $2,000 in bonuses per DSP certification level in your first year. With multiple levels available
, you could unlock up to $5,250 in bonus pay — plus annual rewards for maintaining your certification!
Bring your passion. Bring your purpose. Join The Arc of Washington County and start a new career helping others — while building one you love.
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