Weekend On Call Mentor

Pay rate: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

On - site position: Stafford, TX

Schedule: On call as needed weekends only! 

Are you empathetic, patient, and passionate about supporting young adults on their journey to mental wellness? Join OPI Houston (FKA Fulshear) as an On Call Direct Support Mentor and enjoy the flexibility of an on call schedule while making a meaningful impact.

As an On Call Direct Support Mentor, you’ll work with clients ages 18 - 28. You'll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to mental health and well being. This role is ideal for those who value flexibility while maintaining a strong commitment to professional and personal boundaries.

This active, hands-on role involves participating in experiential therapies like art, music, yoga, fitness, and urban outings such as museum visits and community service. Candidates should be comfortable staying on their feet, engaging with young adults, and navigating a fast-paced, city-based environment. Together with the team, you’ll help create a structured, supportive space for healing and life skill development.

• Client Engagement and Support: Build meaningful, supportive relationships with clients, maintaining professional boundaries while assisting with their daily needs and activities.
• Effective Treatment Application: Review and apply treatment team strategies daily to drive client progress and ensure effective intervention.
• Crisis Management Expertise: Utilize advanced de-escalation techniques and crisis management training to support clients, ensuring a calm and safe environment.
• Attachment-Based Care: Embrace a caregiver role with empathy and intentionality, fostering attuned relationships and providing constructive feedback to support client growth.
• Transportation & Community Integration: Safely and comfortably drive clients to appointments, activities, and community outings, ensuring adherence to all safety protocols.
• Campus Cleanliness and Maintenance: Contribute to a clean and welcoming environment by managing campus upkeep, supporting clients with chores, and addressing maintenance issues promptly.
• Accurate Documentation & Compliance: Maintain thorough documentation of client interactions and interventions while upholding company values, policies, and professional standards.

• Age: 21 years of age or older
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D required. Associates or bachelor's in human services, psychology, criminal justice, or related field is preferred.
• Skills: Quick decision-making skills and a growth mindset with a focus on Embarks core values.
• Experience: Min of 1 year of experience working with adolescent populations is preferred
• Certifications: CPR and First Aid certification preferred, will provide training 
• Background Checks: Must pass pre-employment drug screen and federal and state background check in concordance with Texas state laws.
• Physical Intervention: Must be willing and able to participate in physical interventions (e.g., therapeutic holds) when necessary, following all safety protocols and trauma-informed practices
• Physical Readiness: Comfortable with physically active work, including standing, walking, and engaging in interventions as part of a team-based safety approach

• Access to an established Mastery Program that offers professional and financial opportunities for professional growth.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.

OPI is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

OPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. #LI-KK1 #LI-Onsite