Entry Level Working Cattle Ranch Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Discovery Ranch, a leading residential treatment center for boys aged 13-18 in Utah, is seeking Youth Mentors to join our team. As a Youth Mentor, you will have the opportunity to work with our students, helping them to develop new skills and advance their personal growth. You will be part of a supportive team of experienced professionals who are committed to helping young boys heal mentally, physically, and emotionally. Discovery Ranch combines the power of traditional and experiential therapies, including equine therapy and horsemanship programs, to create a clinically sophisticated, relationship-based setting that promotes growth and healing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the students' daily routines and chores.
• Attend and facilitate experiential activities, group therapy sessions and outdoor recreational activities.
• Assist students with their academic and extracurricular goals.
• Help manage and document behavioral issues and progress.
• Provide support to students and their families.
• Maintain a safe and positive environment for the students.
• Ensure the physical and emotional safety of all students, and respond to emergencies as needed
• Collaborate with other professionals as part of the treatment team.
• 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

Full or part time hours | $16-17/hour Experience Dependent

Swing Shifts:

Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 2:30-11pm + 2 Sundays a month 4-11pm

Tuesday & Thursday 2:30-11pm, Saturday 4-11pm + 2 Sundays a month 4-11pm

Morning Shifts:

Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 7am-3pm + 2 Sundays a months 9am-4pm

Tuesday & Thursday 7am-3pm & Saturday 9am-4pm + 2 Sundays a month 9am-4pm

Located in Mapleton, Utah.

• Entry level with opportunity to advance
• Flexible schedule options
• Gain professional behavioral and mental health experience
• Help teenagers in need

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a background check
• 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
• Experience working with teenagers or in a related field is preferred
• 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