Therapeutic Mentor — Flexible 4–5 Day Week, Growth

Northeast Family Services

Springfield (MA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Summer Fridays

Health benefits

Paid vacation

11 paid holidays

Sick time including mental health days

401k match

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Longevity bonus

Company laptop

Professional growth

Licensure supervision

Tuition reimbursement

Personal cell phone discount

Job summary

Northeast Family Services in Massachusetts is seeking a Therapeutic Mentor to provide positive role modeling for children and youth with behavioral-emotional needs. You will support skill-building in social situations, problem solving, and conflict resolution, applying age-appropriate strategies in home, community centers, after-school programs, or other family settings.

The role offers potential for a 4- or 5-day week, flexible full-time or fee-for-service hours, competitive pay, and a

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field
Associate’s degree in a Human Services field with a minimum of one year of experience working with children, youth and families
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 behavioural-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

Responsibilities

Provide positive role modeling for children and youth with behavioral-emotional needs.
Assist children and youth to identify and capitalize on strengths to learn, practice and perform new positive interactions.
Support skills in social situations, problem solving and conflict resolution across home, community centers, after-school programs, or other locations.