Job Description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young men? Do you have the resilience, patience, and dedication to mentor adolescents facing significant behavioral and emotional challenges? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Skills Builder at Snake River Family Services.

SRFS is a dedicated residential treatment facility providing a structured, therapeutic, and supportive environment for adolescent males aged [e.g., 12-17]. Our mission is to empower these young men with the emotional regulation, life skills, and coping strategies necessary to build a successful future.

The Skills Builder is a direct-care role that is fundamental to our students' success. You will serve as a mentor, coach, and positive role model, working directly with our students to implement treatment plans and teach essential life skills in a real-world context. This role is demanding, but the opportunity to witness and contribute to profound personal growth is incredibly rewarding.

Key Responsibilities

Mentorship & Role Modeling:

Act as a positive, consistent, and reliable role model for students. Build rapport and trusting relationships through daily interaction, active listening, and unconditional positive regard.

Skills Development:

Plan and facilitate individual and group sessions focused on teaching practical life skills, including but not limited to: Social skills and healthy communication Emotional regulation and anger management Problem-solving and decision-making Personal hygiene and daily chores Budgeting and basic financial literacy Pre-vocational skills and work ethic

Behavioral Support:

Proactively support students in managing their behavior according to their individualized treatment plans. Utilize de-escalation techniques and therapeutic crisis intervention strategies to manage conflicts and ensure a safe environment.

Supervision & Safety:

Provide active line-of-sight supervision for students during daily routines, recreational activities, educational periods, and community outings to ensure their safety and well-being.

Collaboration:

Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of therapists, case managers, teachers, and medical staff to ensure cohesive and effective treatment for each student.

Documentation:

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student progress, behaviors, and significant events in our electronic health record system.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 - 40 per week

Work Location: In person