Therapeutic Mentor/Therapeutic Training and Support, Greenfield

About the role

The Therapeutic Mentor/Therapeutic Training and Support Specialist provides community-based direct care services to children and families, focusing on alleviating mental health issues and strengthening family structures and supports. The role involves structured, one-to-one support services, including coaching, training, and supervision of youth in various social and recreational activities.

Responsibilities

• Supports, coaches, and trains youth in age-appropriate behaviors, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
• Engages youth in community activities that meet one or more of the following purposes: provision of anticipatory guidance, teaching alternative strategies, role-playing, behavioral rehearsal, skill acquisition, practicing skills, exposure to social situations, enhancing conflict resolution skills, and developing communication skills.
• Works under the supervision of a clinician to implement the therapeutic objectives of the treatment plan, assisting the youth and family in achieving mental health, behavioral, and emotional goals.
• Engages in activities such as social activities, recreational activities, athletic activities, artistic or creative activities, educational or vocational activities, and activities of daily living based in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a human services field plus two years of experience working with children.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Skills

Positive, respectful, insightful, conscientious.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Full health and dental coverage
• Free CEUs for in-house training
• Amble paid time off
• A 403B retirement savings plan
• Employee referral bonuses
• Group rate supplemental insurances
• A premier employee assistance program
• Personal cell phone plan discounts
• A flexible, supportive work environment fostering collaboration

Pay

$38,000 - $44,000/year

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the community and the youth served.