Youth Mentor to Older Teens

Pay: $17.00 

Part-time 6pm-10pm 4 nights per week

Calo Programs is a unique organization comprising an extraordinary group of programs (family intensives, preteen and teen residential treatment centers, and emerging adult transition programs) all dedicated to healing the effects of early trauma. All Calo programs implement a unique and truly relational treatment model based on neurobiology and evidence-based attachment and trauma treatment research. Calo's older teen students that have completed a minimum of 6 months in residential treatment move to the Transition Homes to prepare for adulthood and independent living.  

The part time shift 6pm to 10pm Sunday through Wednesday OR Wednesday through Saturday

• Crisis prevention and management
• Maintaining a safe environment 
• Participate in staff bonding and house bonding activities
• Daily light housekeeping; sweeping, cleaning up/putting things away, dishes, etc.
• Enforcing a positive environment and being a role model

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work or related field preferred, but not required. 
• 21+ years of age or older
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen
• Able to pass criminal investigation background check
• Ability to effectively communicate and build healthy relationships.

Physical Requirements

1. Sitting/standing – employee may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
2. Walking – employee may be required to walk considerable distance during the workday
3. Carrying – employee may be required to carry objects in his or her arms and must have full mobility of arms to perform Safe Crisis Management (SCM)
4. Lifting – employee may be required to raise and lower students from one level to another during the shift and must be able to lift 45 lbs. to perform SCM
5. Stooping and crouching – employee is required to bend forward at the waist and/or kneel to perform SCM
6. Climbing stairs – employee must be able to climb stairs

Why Join Calo Programs?

We’re caring. We’re empathetic. We’re here to help kids heal. We believe joy is a shared experience, so together we embrace every opportunity to provide high-quality, innovative treatment within a compassionate environment. Nationally recognized for our relational treatment model and expert work in canine therapy, Calo’s team includes more than 40 Golden Retrievers who help students learn commitment, acceptance, security, and attunement.

Our Commitment

Calo Programs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Calo Programs recruits a diverse staff to contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.