Therapeutic Mentor

Justice Resource Institute • Acton, MA

4d • $20 - $30

About The Position

Who We Are Looking For: Are you the Therapeutic Mentor we’ve been searching for? In this role, you will have the opportunity to share your passion for helping others while working with our youth! 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. Compensation The pay range for this position is $20.00 to $30.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future. Schedule: This position will need to be available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as necessary. Scheduling for this position is flexible depending on your availability and that of the client/family. JRI Provides The Training So That: You will be able to offer a wide range of community-based services, including Community-Based Home Intervention (CBHI) services, to children, adolescents, and their families. These services include skill coaching, job coaching, life skills training, activity planning, community exploration, behavior management, and treatment panning services, crisis management and more. You will foster positive relationships with external agencies, families, and other parties involved. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team that collaborates to identify the most effective methods for guiding and supporting youth in the community. You will 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. Why JRI? Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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.
• 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.
• Foster positive relationships with external agencies, families, and other parties involved.
• Be part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team that collaborates 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

• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
• Reimbursement is available 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 our excellent 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!
• You will have 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 your first year and much more!

What This Job Offers

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