Therapeutic Mentor/Direct Care Specialist - Therapeutic Day Services

About the position

Therapeutic Mentors require a Bachelor's Degree which determines a higher wage. Direct Care Specialists for the South Forty Program provide invaluable one-on-one and group coaching, guidance, and reinforcement of adaptive, developmentally appropriate social, emotional, and communication skills for youth, ranging from 3 to 21 years of age. Options for Youth Programs are funded by a combination of state [DCF and DMH] as well as third-party contracts. While these contracts have slight variations in program implementation and credentialing requirements, they share similar core skills, abilities, and scopes of practice. Below are the common elements that are the foundation of all direct care work within the Options for Youth programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group coaching for youth.
• Reinforce adaptive, developmentally appropriate social skills.
• Support emotional and communication skills development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field with at least one year of experience working with children/adolescents.
• OR an Associate's or High School/Equivalent degree in a human services field with at least two years of relevant experience working with children/adolescents.