Youth Therapeutic Mentor - In-Home & Community

Blue Kite Wellness; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional-development stipend

Employee referral program

Mileage reimbursement for eligible bus

Job summary

Blue Kite Wellness is seeking a Therapeutic Mentor to support children and youth in their homes and communities across DuPage County. This field-based hybrid role involves in-home, community-based, and telehealth sessions, with scheduling aligned to youth needs.

You will collaborate with Care Coordinators and the team to strengthen communication, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and positive social behaviors, while maintaining documentation and adhering to safety and confidentiality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• At least one year of experience working with children, adolescents, families, behavioral health needs, skill building, mentoring, or community-based services preferred.
• Ability to build rapport with youth and caregivers, model positive behavior, and teach practical skills.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently in home and community settings while accepting and applying supervision, coaching, and feedback.
• Willingness and ability to complete the Illinois Pathways Therapeutic Mentor training process, Blue Kite Wellness orientation, and all required ongoing training and coaching.
• Reliable transportation, a current valid driver’s license, and current auto liability insurance for travel to client homes and community-based service locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide Therapeutic Mentoring services to eligible youth in accordance with authorized service plans and Illinois Pathways requirements.
• Work one-on-one with youth to practice and strengthen communication, emotional regulation, problem-solving, self-advocacy, confidence, interpersonal skills, and positive social behaviors.
• Collaborate with the Child and Family Team, the Pathways Supervisor, the supervising QMHP or LPHA, and other authorized providers.
• Recognize changes in youth's engagement, behavior, service needs, or safety and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate supervisor or clinical team member.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation and participate in supervision, coaching, case consultation, team meetings, and required training.
• Maintain a reliable schedule, communicate changes promptly, and follow Blue Kite Wellness procedures related to confidentiality, professional boundaries, client safety, mandated reporting, and crisis response.

Skills

Rapport building with youth and care g

Strong communication

Organization

Collaboration

Independence in field work

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Blue Kite Wellness is seeking a Therapeutic Mentor to support children and youth in their homes and communities across DuPage County. This field-based hybrid role involves in-home, community-based, and telehealth sessions, with scheduling aligned to youth needs.

You will collaborate with Care Coordinators and the team to strengthen communication, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and positive social behaviors, while maintaining documentation and adhering to safety and confidentiality