Therapeutic Mentor

Northeast Family Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer Fridays 12:30 closures

Health, dental & vision

3 weeks paid vacation

11 paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Company provided laptop and cell phone

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Northeast Family Services in Boston is seeking a Therapeutic Mentor to support children and youth with social, behavioral, and communication challenges. You will model positive interactions and help develop new skills for use at home, in the community, and in programs, with the flexibility of 4- or 5-day weeks.

The role offers competitive pay, access to benefits, and a supportive team focused on growth and family outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field.
• Associate’s degree with a minimum of one year of experience working with children, youth and families.
• High School diploma with a minimum of two years of experience working with children, youth and families.
• Must be 21+ years old per state CBHI program.
• Experience with children diagnosed with behavioral-emotional disorders or ASD.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable access to a car.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship available.
• Access to a laptop or CPS, high speed internet, and a phone for FFS roles.
• Access to high speed internet for Full Time positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive role modeling for children and youth.
• Assist children and youth to identify and capitalize on strengths and learn new positive interactions.
• Support skills development in home, community settings and other locations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field

Associate’s degree in a Human Services field with experience

High School diploma or equivalent (GED) with experience

Job description

Ready for a summer schedule that works for you? Summer Fun Fridays at Northeast Family Services!

We close at 12:30pm every Friday from Memorial Day through Labor Day — giving our team more time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the summer sunshine!

Make a real difference in the lives of families as a Therapeutic Mentor here at NFS — while enjoying the flexibility of a 4 or 5-day work week, great pay, and a supportive team!

The Therapeutic Mentor (TM) provides positive role modeling for children and youth who have challenges in areas including social skills, behavioral control, problem solving and conflict resolution. Mentors assist children and youth to identify and capitalize on their existing strengths to learn, practice, and perform new positive, age-appropriate ways of interacting with peers and adults. You will assist the children and youth to put these new skills into practice within and outside the home in order to incorporate them into their daily lives. Therapeutic Mentoring services are provided wherever the child or youth requires them, including home, community centers, after-school programs, or any other location where the child or youth encounters difficulties.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field
• OR
• Associate’s degree in a Human Services field with a minimum of one year of experience working with children, youth and families
• OR
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) with a minimum of two years of experience working with children, youth and families
• Must be 21 years or older per state of Massachusetts CBHI program: Required
• Experience working with children diagnosed with behavioral-emotional disorders or children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
• Valid driver’s license with reliable and consistent access to a car
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time
• Access to a laptop or CPS, high speed secure internet, and a phone required for FFS positions
• Access to high speed secure internet required for Full Time positions

Benefits

• Summer Fun Fridays! Early Friday closures at 12:30pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day
• Health, dental & vision
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• 11 Paid holidays (including Juneteenth, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and NY Eve.)
• Generous sick time including mental health days
• 401k retirement plan with up to 4% match
• Voluntary short and long-term disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Longevity award - Monetary bonus and a vacation day annually
• Company provided laptop and cell phone
• Opportunity for professional growth
• Supervision for licensure provided
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal cell phone discount

Compensation

• Full-Time: Salary $42,000 to $52,000
• Fee-for-Service: $25 to $40 per hour
• Incentive Rate $40/hour over productivity

If you’re ready to grow your career, help children and families thrive, and be part of a supportive, mission-driven organization — we’d love to meet you. Apply today and join a team that values you as much as you value your work.