Mentor Youth Residential Boys

Join Project Patch’s Christian residential treatment program in Garden Valley, Idaho — mentoring and guiding youth ages 12-17 toward healthier choices.

Project Patch Residential Treatment Centerin Garden Valley, Idaho is hiring Residential Youth Counselors / Behavioral Health Mentors for day and night shifts. Provide direct care, behavior support, and mentoring for at-risk teens in a trauma-informed residential setting. Competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth included.

* Located in Garden Valley, Idaho. 1 Hour North of Boise*

• $15 Full Employee Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance
• Sick Time
• Paid Time Off,
• Qualifies for Federal Student Loan forgiveness

Our facility sits in the beautiful mountains of Idaho. The campus is centered in an outdoor lover's paradise with abundant wildlife and activities to enjoy. Very affordable staff housing is occasionally available on-site. Over time required.

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalency.

• Day supervision staffage is preferred to be 25 years old, but must be at least 19 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Some experience working with youth is preferred.

• Supervise youth in care during scheduled shift.
• Plan with others on shift to organize work, recreation, educational, and worship activities during scheduled shift.
• Facilitate, or assist in facilitating level groups as requested.
• Coordinate all activities with shift leader.
• Complete all paperwork and reports as required or requested.
• Distribute medications according to policy.
• Actively participate in work, recreation, and educational activities with the clients. Many of these may be strenuous or arduous in nature.
• Provide for the care, welfare, safety, and security of the clients in our care.
• Encourage spiritual growth in clients by:
  • Providing an example through living a life consistent with Christian principles.
  • Assisting and/or conducting worships for clients as needed.
  • Mentoring clients on spiritual issues through prayer, bible study, and one on one discussion.

Project Patch is a non-profit Christian-based residential treatment center for adolescents aged 12-17. Clients who attend our program are good kids who are starting to make unhealthy decisions. Our program is licensed by the State of Idaho for up to 40 clients and has nearly 40 staff.

If you are you looking for the next step in your life's mission, we may be just the place for you! We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of adolescents to apply. Please feel free to reach out with any questions regarding the position.

• Youth Mentorship
• Behavioral Support
• Conflict Resolution
• Crisis Intervention
• Case Management
• At-Risk Youth
• Trauma-Informed Care
• De-Escalation Techniques
• Therapeutic Environment
• Adolescent Development
• Positive Reinforcement
• Counseling Support
• Group Facilitation
• Team Collaboration
• Communication Skills
• Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
• Behavior Management
• Residential Treatment
• Emotional Support
• Individualized Care Plans
• Life Skills Development
• Leadership Development
• Supervision
• Active Listening
• Youth Empowerment
• Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
• Role Modeling
• Safety Protocols
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Relationship Building