What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Youth Mentor | Adolescent Girls Program position at ROOTs Transition?
Welcome to ROOTs Transition!
ROOTs Transition, located in Park City, Utah, is a residential program serving adolescent girls (ages 15–18) navigating attachment, relational, and developmental trauma. Our program utilizes a hybrid model of outdoor reflection and residential integration, with a strong emphasis on identity development, healthy relationships, and emotional growth.
We are currently expanding our overnight team and are seeking compassionate, reliable staff who are passionate about supporting and mentoring adolescent girls in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.
Position: Awake Overnight Youth Mentor
Location: ROOTs Transition – Park City, UT
Schedule & Compensation:
- Position Type: Part Time & Full Time Openings!
- Shift: Overnights (10:30 PM – 6:30 AM)
- Pay: Starting at $20/hour
- Location: Park City, UT
What We Offer (full-time):
- $20/Hr
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Life Insurance
- Full Dental Insurance
- Excellent Health Insurance
- Matching Retirement Plan (401k)
- Employee Discount Program (including Verizon, etc.)
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Ability to remain awake and alert for the duration of overnight shifts
- Strong work ethic and reliability.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to pass a background check.
Additional Benefits:
- Referral bonuses
- Employee discounts
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to gain experience in trauma-informed care and adolescent mental health
Position Overview:
As a Residential Awake Overnight Staff, you will help maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment during overnight hours. You will support clients through their nightly routines, provide supervision, and contribute to the overall wellbeing of the residential community.
This role is ideal for individuals who are calm, observant, and emotionally attuned, and who value relationship-based, trauma-informed care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide active overnight supervision to ensure client safety
- Support and guide evening and bedtime routines
- Respond appropriately to client needs during the night
- Maintain accurate documentation as required
- Contribute to a clean and organized home environment through shared household responsibilities
- Uphold program structure, expectations, and boundaries
What We’re Looking For:
- A strong interest in supporting and mentoring adolescent girls
- Ability to maintain a calm, grounded, and emotionally supportive presence
- Comfort working in a female-centered residential environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Good judgment, reliability, and professional boundaries
- A willingness to learn and apply trauma-informed approaches
- Self-motivated and able to work independently overnight
Preferred (Not Required):
- Experience working in residential treatment, youth programs, or similar settings
- Background in psychology, social work, education, or related fields
This Role May Be a Great Fit If You…
- Are passionate about empowering and supporting adolescent girls
- Value building trust and meaningful relationships
- Bring a warm, empathetic, and emotionally aware approach to your work
- Are dependable and able to work independently overnight
- Are interested in growing your skills in a trauma-informed, relationship-based setting
ROOTs Transition is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
Learn more: www.rootstransition.com
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- age requirement (are you at least 21 years old?) (Required)
- driver's license (Required)
Work Location: In person