Therapeutic Training and Support Worker

Northeast Center For Youth and Families Inc; Easthampton (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Therapeutic Training and Support Worker to join their multi-disciplinary treatment team. This full-time role focuses on implementing treatment plans to address the mental health and emotional needs of youth and families. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by helping youth understand and manage their feelings, while also providing vital support to families. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization offers a supportive environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Paid Trainings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 1 year of experience in behavior management.
• Associate’s Degree with 1 year of relevant service experience.
• High School Diploma with 2 years of experience working with youth.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of clinician's treatment plans.
• Assist youth and families in achieving emotional health goals.
• Teach youth to manage feelings and emotional responses.

Skills

Behavior Management

Youth Support

Emotional Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate’s Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Posted: April 28, 2025 | Location: Easthampton, MA
Division: Clinical Services | Deadline: Open

Northeast Center for Youth and Families has a full-time opening for the position of Therapeutic Training and Support Workerto be part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. The TT&SW works under the supervision of a clinician to support implementation of the Clinician's treatment plan and assists the youth and family in achieving the goals of the plan. Implementation of objectives for the treatment plan will address the youth's mental health, behavioral and emotional needs. This service includes teaching the youth to understand, direct, interpret, manage, and control feelings and emotional responses to situations and to assist the family to address the youth's emotional and mental health needs.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university and one (1) year of direct relevant experience working with youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs ORan Associate’s Degree and a minimum of one (1) year of relevant direct service experience working with youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs.

Or

High School Diploma/GED plus at least two years of experience working with children/adolescents/transition-aged youths.

• Active/valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and approved DMV record.
• Verification of adequate personal auto insurance on vehicle(s) to be used (minimum limits of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident for Optional Body Injury to others, and minimum limits of at least $100,000 for Damage to Someone Else's Property) *Insurance Policy must be brought to interview.

NCYF provides paid trainings and excellent benefits! Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance; medical/dependent care flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, 401K and more!

AA/EOE, we believe diversity strengthens our organization

NCYF provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NCYF complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the agency has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

" Family stabilization has been key in my daughter's recovery, mainstreaming in school and summer employment. NCYF dramatically changed our lives for the better. " - Parent