Youth Mentor / Behavioral Health Associate | Morning Shift

Embark at Hurricane – Stabilization and Assessment | Hurricane, UT $18.00–$20.00 per hour | Paid Training | Career Growth Opportunities Location: 65 N 1150, Hurricane, UT 84737 (On-site) Shift Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Rotating Schedule: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Make a Difference in a Teen's Life Sometimes, the smallest interactions can make the biggest difference. A conversation, encouragement during a difficult moment, or simply being someone a teen can count on can have a lasting impact. Embark at Hurricane – Stabilization and Assessment, in partnership with Sunstone HR, is looking for caring, dependable individuals to join its team as Behavioral Health Associates supporting boys ages 12–17. You'll work in a home-like residential environment focused on stabilization, assessment, and family-centered healing. As part of the team, you'll support teens experiencing significant emotional and behavioral challenges while helping them build healthier routines, develop life skills, and navigate difficult moments. No direct behavioral health experience? That's okay. If you enjoy working with young people, have strong communication skills, and can balance compassion with healthy boundaries, we'd like to hear from you. What You'll Do Build positive relationships. Encourage teens, model healthy behaviors, and create an environment of trust and accountability. Support daily routines. Guide students through structured schedules, activities, and life skills development. Help teens navigate challenges. Use verbal de-escalation techniques and approved safety procedures when students experience emotional or behavioral difficulties. Work alongside the treatment team. Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and fellow staff to support individualized treatment goals. Document progress. Maintain accurate records of student interactions, incidents, and progress. Create a supportive environment. Participate in staff and house activities, reinforce positive behaviors, and assist with light housekeeping. This is an active, people-focused role supporting teens with high-acuity behavioral and emotional needs. It requires patience, good judgment, strong boundaries, and the ability to remain calm during verbal or physical outbursts. Some situations may require approved physical interventions, including holds or restraints when clinically necessary. What We're Looking For We're interested in people who are dependable, compassionate, patient, and comfortable maintaining firm, healthy boundaries. Experience working with adolescents in behavioral health, residential treatment, or crisis settings is preferred, but direct experience is not required. A willingness to learn and grow is important. Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old High school diploma or equivalent Current driver's license Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background investigation Willingness to learn CPR and First Aid Benefits & Career Development Paid Mastery Program: A structured two-year training program with incremental pay increases as you complete each tier Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plans, including PPO and HDHP options with HSA eligibility and company contributions 401(k): Company match after eligibility requirements are met Paid Time Off: PTO accrual and paid holidays Paid Parental Leave: Up to six weeks fully paid for exempt employees and four weeks for non-exempt employees Life & Disability Insurance: Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, plus voluntary life and optional short-term disability coverage Employee Assistance Program: Free, confidential support for life's challenges Ready to Make an Impact? Whether you're exploring a career in behavioral health or looking for meaningful work supporting young people, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today to join the Embark at Hurricane team! Equal Employment Opportunity Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society. Embark does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.