What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Mentor position at Community Services Institute?
Therapeutic Mentor Therapeutic Mentoring (TM) offers structured,
one-to-one, strength-based support services between a therapeutic mentor
and a youth for the purpose of addressing daily living, social, and
communication needs. The mentor works with a clinical therapist to
explore a youth?s interests and abilities and creates activities that
build various life skills and result in linkages to community
activities. Therapeutic Mentoring services are in person and typically
provided to youth in any setting where the youth reside, such as the
home (including foster homes and therapeutic foster homes). We encourage
individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to
apply for this role even if they don\'t meet 100% of the job
requirements. About us: Community Services Institute (CSI) was one of
the first outpatient community mental health clinics to offer home-based
therapy to families facing barriers to mental health care. Through our
Children?s Behavorial Health Initiative (CBHI)- Therapeutic Mentoring
(TM) program we offer community-based interventions that support youth
under 21 years old and actively engaged in therapy. Therapeutic Mentor
Expectations: Work directly with youth and support families to achieve
success Afterschool and weekend hours required Clearly communicate and
consistently meet with family and natural supports Teach youth conflict
resolution, impulse regulation and positive coping skills Strength-based
support for social skills and self-esteem building in the community
(Library, YMCA, Volunteer facilities, Parks, etc.) Weekly consult
directly with a master\'s level clinician to provide strengths-based and
trauma-informed interventions Assess needs and implement collaborative
goal-directed lesson plans Required monthly mandatory staff meetings and
weekly clinical supervision with licensed (LICSW/LMHC/LP) supervisors
Qualifications: Bachelors or Associates degree in human service field
and 12 months total experience working with
children/adolescents/transition age youth High school diploma or GED and
a minimum of 24 months total experience working with
children/adolescents/transition youth Applicant must be at least 21
years old Bilingual and culturally fluent (Spanish/English) desirable
Reliable vehicle for work use, proof of vehicle insurance and clear
driving record Background Check required
one-to-one, strength-based support services between a therapeutic mentor
and a youth for the purpose of addressing daily living, social, and
communication needs. The mentor works with a clinical therapist to
explore a youth?s interests and abilities and creates activities that
build various life skills and result in linkages to community
activities. Therapeutic Mentoring services are in person and typically
provided to youth in any setting where the youth reside, such as the
home (including foster homes and therapeutic foster homes). We encourage
individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to
apply for this role even if they don\'t meet 100% of the job
requirements. About us: Community Services Institute (CSI) was one of
the first outpatient community mental health clinics to offer home-based
therapy to families facing barriers to mental health care. Through our
Children?s Behavorial Health Initiative (CBHI)- Therapeutic Mentoring
(TM) program we offer community-based interventions that support youth
under 21 years old and actively engaged in therapy. Therapeutic Mentor
Expectations: Work directly with youth and support families to achieve
success Afterschool and weekend hours required Clearly communicate and
consistently meet with family and natural supports Teach youth conflict
resolution, impulse regulation and positive coping skills Strength-based
support for social skills and self-esteem building in the community
(Library, YMCA, Volunteer facilities, Parks, etc.) Weekly consult
directly with a master\'s level clinician to provide strengths-based and
trauma-informed interventions Assess needs and implement collaborative
goal-directed lesson plans Required monthly mandatory staff meetings and
weekly clinical supervision with licensed (LICSW/LMHC/LP) supervisors
Qualifications: Bachelors or Associates degree in human service field
and 12 months total experience working with
children/adolescents/transition age youth High school diploma or GED and
a minimum of 24 months total experience working with
children/adolescents/transition youth Applicant must be at least 21
years old Bilingual and culturally fluent (Spanish/English) desirable
Reliable vehicle for work use, proof of vehicle insurance and clear
driving record Background Check required