Therapeutic Mentor

Family Independence, Inc.; Roxbury (NH); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Family Independence, Inc. in the Greater Boston area is hiring a Therapeutic Mentor to work directly with youth and families in the community, putting each family's clinical treatment plan into action under supervision.

You will carry out activities in clients' homes and in the community, accompany youth in meetings, and help connect families with DMH, DCF, DYS, DPH, and other supports while documenting progress for clinicians.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, or related field.
• CANS certification preferred (training available).
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for community work.
• Team-oriented and motivated to help families.
• Bilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with Clinician to carry out each family's treatment plan.
• Help youth build skills to manage emotions and behavior.
• Connect families with community resources and agencies.
• Participate in care planning meetings for Intensive Care Coordination.
• Complete timely documentation and check in with supervising Clinician.

Skills

CANS certification

Bilingual ability

Valid driver's license

Team-oriented

Community resources guidance

Education

Associate's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Family Independence, Inc. | Greater Boston, MA | $24.00/hour

Family Independence, Inc. is a Greater Boston-area nonprofit dedicated to keeping families safe and together. Through our Safe & Stable program, we partner with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to help families build the skills and stability they need to thrive.

We're hiring a Therapeutic Mentor to work directly with youth and families in the community, helping put each family's clinical treatment plan into action alongside a supervising Clinician.

Compensation & Schedule

• $24.00/hour — this is an hourly, overtime-eligible position (time-and-a-half for hours worked beyond 40/week)
• Full-time, flexible schedule
• Fieldwork throughout Greater Boston, in clients' homes and communities

What You'll Do

• Work side-by-side with an assigned Clinician to carry out each family's treatment plan
• Help youth build skills to understand and manage their emotions and behavior
• Connect families with community resources and support agencies (DMH, DCF, DYS, DPH, and others)
• Participate in care planning meetings when a youth is enrolled in Intensive Care Coordination
• Complete timely documentation and check in regularly with your supervising Clinician

What You'll Bring

• Associate's degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, or a related field
• CANS certification preferred (training available)
• Valid driver's license, safe driving record, and reliable access to a vehicle for community-based work
• A steady, motivated, team-oriented approach to helping families
• Bilingual ability is a plus

Why Family Independence

• Meaningful, front-line work with real impact on families
• Direct mentorship and support from your supervising Clinician
• A small, close-knit team