Therapeutic Mentor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

11 holidays

Job summary

Northeast Family Services in Fall River, MA seeks a Therapeutic Mentor to support children and youth with social, behavioral, and emotional needs. You’ll model positive behavior, help them practice new skills at home and in the community, and collaborate with families and schools.

The role offers a 4- or 5-day work week, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth, with bilingual (Spanish/Portuguese) options and summer scheduling perks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services required or related field.
• Associate’s degree with 1 year of experience in working with children, youth and families.
• High School diploma with 2 years of experience with children, youth and families; must be 21+.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive role modeling for children and youth with behavioral-emotional challenges.
• Help children learn and practice age-appropriate social skills and problem-solving.
• Support families by applying skills at home, in the community and in other settings.

Skills

Spanish

Portuguese

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Associate’s degree in Human Services

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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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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!

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
• Fluent in Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus
• 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 secured high speed internet required.

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 - $52,000 Incentive Rate: $40 / hour over productivity!
• Fee for Service Rate: $25 - $40 / hour