Impactful Therapeutic Youth Mentor

The Home for Little Wanderers, Inc.; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Plan

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

The Home for Little Wanderers, Inc. in Somerville seeks a Therapeutic Youth Mentor to provide structured, one-to-one support to youth at home and in the community under a Team Leader. The role focuses on daily living, social and communication needs, with supervision and collaborative care involving clinical staff.

You will work closely with families and clinicians to address goals, participate in regular supervision, and complete required paperwork and occasional billing tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service field from an accredited university and one year experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth.
• Associate’s degree in a human services field from an accredited school and one year of experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth.
• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of two years of experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth.

Responsibilities

• Support, coach, and train youth in age-appropriate behaviors and interpersonal skills.
• Identify resources to enhance youths’ wellness and inspire hope.
• Collaborate with clinical referral sources and other providers toward set goals.
• Participate in weekly supervision, monthly staff meetings, and other projects as needed.
• Complete agency and third-party payer paperwork requirements.
• May meet weekly billing requirements depending on the program.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Computer literacy

Bilingual in Spanish

Bilingual in Haitian Creole

Bilingual in Portuguese

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field

Associate’s degree in a human services field

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Home for Little Wanderers, Inc. in Somerville seeks a Therapeutic Youth Mentor to provide structured, one-to-one support to youth at home and in the community under a Team Leader. The role focuses on daily living, social and communication needs, with supervision and collaborative care involving clinical staff.

You will work closely with families and clinicians to address goals, participate in regular supervision, and complete required paperwork and occasional billing tasks as needed.