Therapeutic Mentor - West Springfield

CHD Brand; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Center for Human Development (CHD) in West Springfield, MA is seeking Therapeutic Mentors to join our In-Home Therapy and Therapeutic Mentoring program. This role focuses on one-to-one skill building for youth, coaching families, and documenting progress.

Ideal candidates have 1-2 years of experience with emotionally disturbed youth, a valid driver's license, and are comfortable traveling. Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Travel is required, mileage reimbursement is offered.
• Must be 21 years of age or older, computer literate.
• 1-2 years of experience working with emotionally disturbed children/adolescents.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured one-to-one “skill building” for youth (age 0-20).
• Support, coaching, and training in interpersonal communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking Therapeutic Mentors (TM) to join our team our In-Home Therapy and Therapeutic Mentoring program located in West Springfield, MA.

Your role as a Therapeutic Mentor (TM)

We are looking for Therapeutic Mentors (TM) to work within the growing IHT team. Therapeutic Mentors to provide structured one-to-one “skill building” for youth (age 0-20), including supporting, coaching, and training in areas such as interpersonal communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities include working toward achieving the goals set forth in the Outpatient, In-Home Therapy, or ICC treatment/care plan, consulting with one of those “hubs” weekly, and documenting work using an electronic medical record, submitting progress notes within 24 hours.

REQUIRMENTS:

• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Travel is required, mileage reimbursement is offered
• Must be 21 years of age or older, computer literate,
• 1-2 years of experience working with emotionally disturbed children/adolescents.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

A successful Therapeutic Mentor working within a In-Home Therapy program is someone who can effectively build rapport with the youth and family, actively engage them in the treatment plan, provide consistent support in their natural environment, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and effectively translate clinical goals into practical, real-life strategies, all while maintaining close collaboration with the clinical team and respecting the family's cultural context.

Take advantage of a competitive compensation package of $26.00-$29.00/hr. based on experience. As well as a phenomenal benefit package that includes, Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.

AT CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CHD) Care Finds a Way:

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.