Therapeutic Mentor/Therapeutic Training and Support Staff
Justice Resource Institute · Holyoke, MA · 22 mo ago
Healthcare$20–$30/hrFull-time
About the role
In this role, you will have the opportunity to share your passion for helping others while working with our youth.
Responsibilities
- Deliver services within the communities of those we serve, focusing on strength-based, needs-driven choices.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary treatment team to identify the most effective methods for guiding and supporting youth in the community.
- Assist in the clinical care of youth and their families in a home and community-based environment, empowering youth to reach their fullest potential within their home communities.
- Foster positive relationships with external agencies, families, and other parties involved.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age.
- A Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice, education, human services or related field is preferred, or an Associate’s degree in the same field is acceptable; or Community Health Worker Certification.
- A minimum of one year of experience working with youth and families in need of behavioral management to address mental health concerns or specific target populations.
- Ability to learn the needs of the youth under our care and their families; a willingness to offer a variety of interventions and treatments required by this population.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle as transporting youth is required.
Qualifications
- Must pass background and driving record checks.
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices.
Benefits
- $2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
- Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
- Excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
- Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
- Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
- Free CEUs and training opportunities focused on evidence-based practices.
- Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
Pay
The pay range for this position is $20.00 to $30.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications.
Schedule
Details on the schedule will be provided upon hire.