Youth Mentor

The Role

The Colorado Qualifying House (Q House) is a transitional housing & positive skill development program located on over 70 acres of land at the bottom of Mt. Blue Sky. The Q House serves as a Residential Treatment Center that provides male youth ages 16-21 with opportunities for positive growth through evidence-based interventions and innovative programming, including on-site school & vocational opportunities, therapeutic support, community engagement, and tailored programming that is co-created in collaboration with all youth and staff.

What You Will Do

• Ensure the safe supervision of at-risk youth with supportive, trauma-responsive practices
• Aid in positive skill development through modeling & mentorship
• Work with the team to provide active supervision and support to youth according to licensing requirements and program best practices
• Bring your full self to work and share skills, methodologies, or resources that can help youth and staff grow

Perks & Benefits

• 3.5 day work weeks (Sunday-Tuesday 7am-7pm, Wednesday 7am-3pm)
• Optional on-site housing to ease travel during your shift days if desired
• Free shift meals and snacks (tell us what you’d like!)
• Season Ski Pass to Loveland Ski Area
• Earn a $1,000 Bonus after successful completion of Essential Skills Training (within the first 90 days!)
• Additional $500 Sign On Bonus paid at 6 months of employment
• Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days
• 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment
• Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues
• Tuition Reimbursement Options
• Hiring preference for future leadership & career development opportunities
• And more here: ROP-benefits-and-perks-2

Minimum Qualifications

• Be empathetic, trauma-informed, and able to model the positive impact of building healthy relationships
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Pass a criminal background check, screen for illegal drugs, physical, and TB test
• The ability to work 3.5 days/week in Idaho Springs (preference given to candidates in the greater Denver Metro area)
• Have reliable transportation and able to drive in winter conditions when needed

After 40 Years of Improving Lives, We Are Looking for Passionate Advocates

• One or more years of direct care experience working with at-risk youth and/or the systems they frequently interact with
• Lived experience that mirrors some of the lives of our students (navigating state systems, foster care, incarceration, or poverty alleviation programs)
• A BA/BS in Human Services or related fields, or be actively working towards one
• Previous experience with or knowledge of ACEs, trauma-informed care, peer support, and other related research & methodologies