Therapeutic Mentor (Bilingual A Plus)

CSI Mental Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community mental health organization in Springfield is seeking a Therapeutic Mentor to provide structured support to youth. This role includes working closely with youth in various settings to improve their social skills and emotional well-being. Applicants should have a degree in a human service field or substantial experience working with youth. Skills in conflict resolution and positive coping techniques are essential, as well as the ability to work during after-school and weekend hours.

Qualifications

• 1 year's experience working with children/adolescents for Bachelor's or Associate's degree holders.
• 2 years' experience required for high school diploma holders.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to youth in various settings.
• Work with families to achieve success.
• Teach conflict resolution and coping skills.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Impulse regulation

Positive coping skills

Social skills development

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

High school diploma with 24 months experience

Job description

Description

Therapeutic Mentoring (TM) offers structured, one-to-one, strength-based support services between a therapeutic mentor and a youth to address daily living, social, and communication needs. The mentor works with a clinical therapist to explore a youth’s interests and abilities and creates activities that build various life skills and link them to community activities.

Therapeutic Mentoring services are in-person and typically provided to youth in any setting where the youth reside, such as the home (including foster homes and therapeutic foster homes). We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role, even if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.

About us

Community Services Institute (CSI) was one of the first outpatient community mental health clinics to offer home-based therapy to families facing barriers to mental health care. Through our Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI)-Therapeutic Mentoring (TM) program, we offer community-based interventions that support youth under 21 years old who are actively engaged in therapy.

Requirements

• Work directly with youth and support families to achieve success
• After-school and weekend hours required
• Clearly communicate and consistently meet with family and natural supports
• Teach youth conflict resolution, impulse regulation, and positive coping skills
• Strength-based support for social skills and self-esteem building in the community (Library, YMCA, Volunteer facilities, Parks, etc.)
• Weekly consult directly with a master’s level clinician to provide strengths-based and trauma-informed interventions
• Assess needs and implement collaborative goal-directed lesson plans
• Required monthly mandatory staff meetings and weekly clinical supervision with licensed (LICSW/LMHC/LP) supervisors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in the human service field and 12 months total experience working with children/adolescents/transition-age youth
• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 24 months total experience working with children/adolescents/transition youth
• Applicant must be at least 21 years old
• Bilingual and culturally fluent (Spanish/English) is desirable
• Reliable vehicle for work use, proof of vehicle insurance, and a clear driving record
• Background Check required