Therapeutic Training and Support Staff

Justice Resource Institute•Acton, MA

7d•$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.

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. These services include 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.
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

Bilingual bonus of $2,000 for new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English.
Reimbursement for professional license registration costs and annual fees.
Medical and Dental benefits.
401K matched up to $800 a year.
Pension after 5 years of employment.
Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year.
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.