Youth Therapeutic Training & Support Specialist

Northeast Center For Youth and Families Inc; Easthampton (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Dental insurance

Disability

Group Term Life/Voluntary Life

Job summary

Northeast Center for Youth and Families, Inc. seeks a Therapeutic Training and Support Worker to join a multidisciplinary treatment team in Easthampton, MA.

You will support clinicians by implementing treatment plans and helping youth and families address mental health, behavioral, and emotional needs. The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and at least one year of direct youth/family work, plus valid driving license and background checks.

Qualifications

• 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 preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Approved CORI, DCF and driving background checks.
• Valid driving license in active status and reliable transportation
• Auto Insurance: It is NCYF's policy for our Therapeutic Training and Support Workers to have at minimum: Optional Bodily Injury to Others (coverage part 5 on a Mass Auto policy) limits of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident, and Damage to Someone Else's Property (part 4) limits of at least $100,000 on the personal vehicle(s) used to transport clients. Proof of said coverage must be provided to NCYF prior to beginning employment.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the Clinician's treatment plan and assist the youth and family in achieving the goals of the plan.
• Address the youth's mental health, behavioral and emotional needs and help them manage feelings and emotional responses.
• Assist the family to address the youth's emotional and mental health needs.

Skills

Experience with youth

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university

Job description

Northeast Center for Youth and Families, Inc. seeks a Therapeutic Training and Support Worker to join a multidisciplinary treatment team in Easthampton, MA.

You will support clinicians by implementing treatment plans and helping youth and families address mental health, behavioral, and emotional needs. The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and at least one year of direct youth/family work, plus valid driving license and background checks.