Therapeutic Mentor/Therapeutic Training and Support Staff-Nantucket

Justice Resource Institute • Yarmouth, MA

6d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

JRI’s Community Based Services division is dedicated to providing care that helps families and their children who face significant behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges access essential services for success at home, in school, and within the community. Our staff delivers services within the communities of those we serve, focusing on strength-based, needs-driven choices. We adopt a team-based, collaborative approach grounded in individualized services and evidence-based practices. This is a Part-Time, Fee for Service Position.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a human services field is preferred, or an Associate’s degree in the same field is acceptable; or Community Health Worker Certification.
• A minimum of one year of experience working with youth and families in need of behavioral management to address mental health concerns or specific target populations.
• Ability to learn the needs of the youth under our care and their families; a willingness to offer a variety of interventions and treatments required by this population.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle as transporting youth is required.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Responsibilities

• Offer a wide range of community-based services, including Community-Based Home Intervention (CBHI) services, to children, adolescents, and their families.
• Provide skill coaching, job coaching, life skills training, activity planning, community exploration, behavior management, and treatment planning services, crisis management and more.
• Foster positive relationships with external agencies, families, and other parties involved.
• Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team to identify the most effective methods for guiding and supporting youth in the community.
• Assist in the clinical care of youth and their families in a home and community-based environment, empowering youth to reach their fullest potential within their home communities.

Benefits

• Bilingual bonus of $2,000 for new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients.
• Reimbursement for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more.
• Access to Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities.
• Access to free CEUs and training opportunities focused on evidence-based practices.
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full-time employees in their first year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree