Therapeutic Youth Mentor (Bilingual Spanish preferred)

Our Open•Roslindale, MA

13d

About The Position

The Safe at Home Program, based in Roslindale seeks a Therapeutic Mentor. Under the direction of the Team Leader, the Therapeutic Mentor offers structured, one-to-one, strength-based support services to youth to address daily living, social, and communication needs at youth’s home and in the community. To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXedSArtYbg How You Will Be Making a Difference Support, coach, and train youth in age-appropriate behaviors, interpersonal communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution, and relating appropriately to other children and adolescents, as well as adults, in recreational and social activities. Identify skills, supports and resources that could be used to enhance youths’ wellness in order to inspire hope in their lives. Position requires working closely with clinical referral source and other clinical providers to work towards goals identified by that person. Therapeutic Mentors also participate in weekly individual and group supervision, monthly staff meetings, and other projects on an as needed basis. Complete agency and third party payer paperwork requirements. Depending on the program, may be required to meet certain billing requirements on a weekly basis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a human service field from an accredited university and one year experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth OR an Associate’s degree in a human services field from an accredited school and one year of experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth OR a High school diploma or GED and a minimum of two years of experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth
Personal experience living with special needs, significant mental health issues, or struggles with systemic issues
Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications
May be required to operate a vehicle
May be required to have a valid driver’s license and a “satisfactory” driving record
May be required to have access to a personal vehicle for use during work hours
May be required to use personal vehicle to transport clients on occasion if/when needed
If required to transport clients, must maintain the minimum amounts of liability insurance as required by The Home and/or other regulatory requirements and vehicle registration must be current

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

Support, coach, and train youth in age-appropriate behaviors, interpersonal communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution, and relating appropriately to other children and adolescents, as well as adults, in recreational and social activities.
Identify skills, supports and resources that could be used to enhance youths’ wellness in order to inspire hope in their lives.
Position requires working closely with clinical referral source and other clinical providers to work towards goals identified by that person.
Therapeutic Mentors also participate in weekly individual and group supervision, monthly staff meetings, and other projects on an as needed basis.
Complete agency and third party payer paperwork requirements.
Depending on the program, may be required to meet certain billing requirements on a weekly basis.

Benefits

Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available
Extensive training to new staff
Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

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