What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Mentor position at Bay State Community Services Inc?
Description
Are you looking to begin your career in social services? Becoming a Therapeutic Mentor at Bay State Community Services (BSCS) will give you support and training, in a team-based approach, so that you can make a difference for youth who need behavioral health support.
What you will be doing to make a difference…
- Making authentic connections with youth of all genders
- Working collaboratively with the youth’s team
- Developing activities that will increase social skills, communication, and peer relationships
- Using strength-based interventions that address the youth’s behavioral health needs
- Supporting the youth and family in developing a risk management plan alongside a Master’s level clinician
- Driving is required
Exceptional Benefits
BEGINS ON YOUR FIRST DAY OF WORK
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
- Eye-Med Vision Benefits
- Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Tax Deferred Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
- Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Benefits First year: 35 Days Paid Time Off -Increased vacation with tenure
- Pet Insurance
- Employee discounts
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Stipends for on-call
- Qualified employer for student loan forgiveness
- Tuition Assistance
- Extensive Training Programs including Certification(s) in Evidence Based Practices
- Supervision for licensure requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Service field and 1 year relevant experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth; OR
- Associate’s degree in Human Service field and 1 year relevant experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth; OR
- High School Diploma or GED and minimum of 2 years relevant experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Active driver’s license is required
- Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and acquire skills in human growth and development, as well as principles of Wraparound and Systems theory
- All are welcome to apply! Due to the male youth population having the greatest need for support, male applicants are strongly encouraged to apply
Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Contact Information:
recruitment@baystatecs.org
857-374-5669
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Salary : $20 - $23