Youth Mentor / Residential Advisor (Behavioral Program)

Vision: Transforming Lives through Christ’s Love
Mission: Operating Christ-Centered Residential and Retreat Centers
Core Values: Hospitable Community/Authentic Relationships/Faith in Christ

Location: Timothy Hill Ranch – Worthy Ones Program (Searcy, AR Campus)
Schedule: 6:00 AM-3:00PM 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Full-Time)
Department: Residential Programs / Direct Care

About Timothy Hill Ranch

Timothy Hill Ranch provides a safe, structured, and restorative environment for youth to grow, heal, and build life skills. Our mission-driven culture centers on compassion, responsibility, accountability, and hope. We are looking for staff who bring a strong presence, a steady demeanor, and a heart for service.

Direct Care Specialist – Residential Program (Faith-Based Environment)This is not a passive care role. This is a leadership role.

We are a faith-based residential program committed to helping young people build structure, accountability, and purpose in their lives.

We are seeking individuals who can bring consistency, strong character, and leadership presence into a structured environment. This role goes beyond supervision—you will actively mentor, redirect behavior, and help youth develop life skills that support long-term success.

You are not required to share our faith, but you must be respectful of and comfortable working within a program that incorporates faith-based principles into daily life.

If you are looking for an easy, low-demand job, this is not the position for you.
If you are looking for meaningful work where your presence matters every day, keep reading.

What You’ll Do

• Provide direct supervision and active engagement in a residential setting
• Build respect-based relationships while maintaining clear boundaries
• Redirect behaviors and manage high-energy or crisis situations
• Help reinforce character development, personal responsibility, and positive decision-making
• Support participation in program structure, including faith-based components (e.g., group time, reflection, values-based discussions)
• Maintain a safe, structured, and consistent environment
• Complete documentation and communicate effectively with your team

What We’re Looking For

• Individuals with a strong sense of integrity, accountability, and follow-through
• Ability to remain calm and make decisions in high-pressure situations
• Comfortable providing firm, consistent structure and expectations
• Respectful of a faith-based environment and mission
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills
• Dependable, punctual, and engaged throughout the shift

Preferred Experience (Not Required)

• Residential care, behavioral health, juvenile programs, or similar settings
• Experience working with youth or in structured environments
• Background in coaching, mentoring, ministry support roles, military, or team leadership

What Sets Our Team Apart

• A mission-driven, faith-informed environment focused on real change
• You are not just supervising—you are influencing lives and outcomes
• Strong team culture with clear expectations and support
• Opportunity to develop leadership, mentorship, and crisis management skills
• Work that is challenging, meaningful, and purpose-driven

Schedule & Expectations

• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Must be able to remain active, engaged, and present throughout the shift

Bottom Line

This role is for individuals who:

• Show up consistently
• Lead with integrity and accountability
• Are comfortable in a faith-based, values-driven environment
• Want to be part of something that makes a lasting impact

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Group home: 1 year (Preferred)
• Crisis intervention: 1 year (Required)
• Crisis management: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Searcy, AR 72143 (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Searcy, AR 72143 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Searcy, AR 72143: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19