Therapeutic Training Support Worker

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. (NCYF); Easthampton (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Therapeutic Training and Support Worker to join a multi-disciplinary treatment team. This role involves supporting the implementation of treatment plans for youth, addressing their mental health and emotional needs. You will work closely with families to help them understand and manage their children's emotional responses. The organization offers a supportive environment with paid training and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth and families, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 1 year experience in behavior management.
• Active driver's license and reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of treatment plans for youth and families.
• Teach youth to manage feelings and emotional responses.

Skills

Behavior Management

Emotional Support

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate’s Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Northeast Center for Youth and Families has a full-time opening for the position of Therapeutic Training and Support Worker to 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:

1. 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
2. Or an 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.
3. Or High School Diploma/GED plus at least two years of experience working with children/adolescents/transition-aged youths.
4. Active/valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and approved DMV record.
5. 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.