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Oxbow Academy

Youth Mentor, Weekends at Oxbow Academy

Oxbow Academy Provo, UT

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionHelp families in crisis. Cultivate hope. Be a youth mentor._____________________________________________Part or full time | Starting at $16 an hour | BenefitsSchedule is any combo of (8 hour shifts): Friday - Swing and GraveyardSaturday - Day, Swing, and GraveyardSunday - Day, Swing, and GraveyardOxbow Academy is located in Sanpete County Utah in the town Mt. Pleasant, Utah._____________________________________________Oxbow Academy provides very specialized treatment. We are often the last hope to families in crisis who don't know where to turn. As a youth mentor on the Oxbow team, you will provide a safe and supervised environment where our families' sons can begin the healing process.Students at Oxbow Academy have broken sexual boundaries. These issues are often misunderstood and result in debilitating anxiety and shame. Our goal is to provide hope where it has been lost, rebuild trust where it has been broken, and help these young men and their families move forward.As a mentor at Oxbow Academy, you provide hope to families. Their sons are finally safe. Healing can finally begin. You will gain experience in the behavioral and mental health fields and working with adolescents. You will share experiences with our students including high adventure activities that help build authentic, healthy relationships. These relationships are central to the healing process. Often the relationships formed with mentors are the most meaningful to our students and central to deep and lasting change. They create the safety needed to take the first step forward.Serve families. Help heal. Be a Youth Mentor.RequirementsPlease note: your resume should include education, work experience, certifications, and licenses20+ years of ageHigh School diploma or equivalentAble to pass criminal investigation background checkAble to pass motor vehicle record check (if applicable)Current Utah driver's license (within 30 days of employment)1st Aid & CPR certified (we may provide)Aegis certified (we may provide)Good time managementWorks well within a teamLeadership skills and ability to make decisionsStrong problem-solving aptitudeAble to emotionally self-regulateGood judgementSafety-orientedEffective communicator including listening, writing, and speakingFirm, healthy boundariesMust be able to adhere to physical demands of walking, running, lifting, hiking, rock climbing, skiing, snow boarding, and any other outside and animal related activities in various conditions.BenefitsFull or part time workHealth, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and other insurance plans available for full-time employees after a probationary periodEmployer contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee Awards ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramFree meals while workingSignificant discounts for hundreds of professional gear brandsA few hours from Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon, and Lake PowellA few hours from many world-class ski resorts

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