What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mentor/Permanency Coach position at Mount Prospect Academy?
Permanency Coach/Social Worker/Mentor
Worcester, MA
Mount Prospect Academy has been providing services to youth and families for over 50 years. With 45 locations and the broadest umbrella of services offered in the area, we lead the human services field in New England. MPA’s rapid and sustained growth in the area shows a commitment not only to those we serve, but also to our community. Mount Prospect Academy is proud to be CARF accredited for Intensive Family-Based Services.
Who we serve?
The community-based offices are a tight-knit group of professionals providing intensive services to at risk youth and their families in the community. Within the service model, the MPA team is able to work closely with families in their own environment, creating the best possibility for lasting impact. The MPA team is skilled in providing trauma-sensitive treatment and maintains a trauma-informed approach within all operations.
Office culture and values
Worcester, MA
Mount Prospect Academy has been providing services to youth and families for over 50 years. With 45 locations and the broadest umbrella of services offered in the area, we lead the human services field in New England. MPA’s rapid and sustained growth in the area shows a commitment not only to those we serve, but also to our community. Mount Prospect Academy is proud to be CARF accredited for Intensive Family-Based Services.
Who we serve?
The community-based offices are a tight-knit group of professionals providing intensive services to at risk youth and their families in the community. Within the service model, the MPA team is able to work closely with families in their own environment, creating the best possibility for lasting impact. The MPA team is skilled in providing trauma-sensitive treatment and maintains a trauma-informed approach within all operations.
Office culture and values
- Encouragement to pursue passions and collaborate closely with other team members
- An emphasis on the importance of professional development; internal and external training opportunities are provided and encouraged
- Encouragement of creative engagement approaches
- Commitment to the well-being of its employees and self-care as an integral part of the culture
Job Description
The role of the Permanency Coach (PC) is to assist clients in strengthening and establishing lifelong connections that will facilitate success throughout their lives. Working as a team to ensure interactions are goal oriented and clinically appropriate. The PC will perform some or all of the following services: provide clinical support for individuals and their families to overcome obstacles, attend or lead groups, identify strengths and develop support networks that will help them overcome barriers; provide education and guidance to assist in developing structure, routines, effective parenting skills, and positive communication.
Benefits:
- Weekly one-hour clinical supervision
- Bi-Weekly team meetings provide a space for additional case conceptualization and team communication
- Flexible schedules
- Mileage reimbursement
- Casual to business casual attire
- Structured orientation and onboarding
- Technology provided includes smart phones, laptops, and hot spot access
Comprehensive benefits package includes: Medical including Flexible Spending Account and Health Reimbursement Account, Dental, Vision, 403b, Life Insurance, AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Wellness programs, Legal Services, Employee discount programs, Paid time off, Telemedicine, Employee Assistance Program.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, education, or a related field
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in human services or a related field, including direct experience working with children and families
- Valid driver's license with insured transportation
- Position requires background and driving record check before starting.
