Therapeutic Mentor

NEW BEDFORD, MA – We are seeking a motivated Therapeutic Mentor to join our team. As a Therapeutic Mentor, you will provide support to children and teenagers with emotional and behavioral challenges, helping them develop skills to navigate daily life. We offer a competitive salary, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement. If you are passionate about working with youth and making a positive impact in their lives, we encourage you to apply.

Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right.

$1 per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL)

Qualifications:

• 21 years of age or older
• Bachelor’s degree in a human service field from an accredited university and one (1) year experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth; or
• Associate’s degree in a human services field from an accredited school and one (1) year of experience working with the target population; or
• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities: The following responsibilities are not meant to be all inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the agency’s needs

• Engages the youth in activities in the community
• Will work the youth in the following areas including: teaching of alternative strategies, role-playing, behavioral rehearsal, skill acquisition in the community, practicing skills in the community, exposure to social situations in which age-appropriate skills can be practiced, enhancing conflict resolution skills, developing communication skills
• Offers services in the youth’s home and community
• Delivers services in accordance with an existing outpatient or In-home therapy treatment plan
• Develops an individualized service plan with the client
• Submits monthly/quarterly summaries, progress notes, and discharge paperwork
• Ensures that appropriate referrals and service coordination takes place

Cultural Competency Qualifications

• Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others
• Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity
• Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way
• Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery
• Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own
• Demonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agency

Benefits:

• Benefit eligible at 20 hours
• Medical – Harvard Pilgrim/Health Plans – 75% employer paid for full-time employees
• Dental – Delta Dental
• Vision – Eye Med
• 2 weeks’ vacation accrued over 1st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years
• 12 sick days per year (accrued monthly); 2 personal days per year
• 10 paid holidays
• 401K – CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%
• Tuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar year
• FREE Clinical Supervision towards licensure & Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)
• FREE CEU’s and Trainings- up to 1,000 trainings available!
• Flexible spending accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D
• Mileage Reimbursement of .62 cents/mile & Employee Discount Program
• FREE Employee Assistance Program and AbilitiCBT Mental Health program for employees & their family

Child and Family Services, Inc. values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applicants from the BIPOC, LGBTQ , AAPI, Hispanic, Latinx and Veteran communities to apply for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, sex,( including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.50 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to transport clients as needed while on shift?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,500