Therapeutic Training & Support Worker

Therapeutic Training and Support Worker

Full‑time position with a multi‑disciplinary treatment team. The Therapeutic Training and Support Worker works under the supervision of a clinician to support implementation of the Clinician’s treatment plan and assists the youth and family in achieving the goals of the plan. Responsibilities include teaching the youth to understand, direct, interpret, manage, and control feelings and emotional responses to situations and to assist the family in addressing the youth’s emotional and mental health needs.

• High School Diploma/GED plus at least two years of experience working with children/adolescents/transition‑aged youths OR Associate’s Degree and a minimum of one (1) year of relevant direct service experience working with youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs.
• 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: must 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 coverage must be provided to NCYF prior to beginning employment.

NCYF provides paid training for all employees. We offer competitive wages and a dynamic work environment with the following benefits:
Medical/Dental Insurance;
Disability;
Group Term Life/Voluntary Life; 401(k) Retirement;
Paid Holidays/Vacation/Personal/Sick time;
Whole Life, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance;
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
Tuition Reimbursement; and Member Discounts.

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