Therapeutic Youth Mentor

The Home for Little Wanderers • Somerville, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Safe at Home Program, based in Somerville seeks a Therapeutic Youth 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.

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 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 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
• Valid driver’s license and a “satisfactory” driving record and use of personal vehicle.
• Ability to maintain the minimum amounts of liability insurance as required by The Home and/or other regulatory requirements and vehicle registration must be current.
• Computer literate including the ability to learn new software applications.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates bilingual in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, or other languages strongly encouraged to apply

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.
• 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 and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level