Therapeutic Mentor

Summary Therapeutic Mentors offer structured, one-to-one, strength-based support services to youth for the purpose of addressing daily living, social-emotional, and communication needs. S/he will report directly to the Senior Therapeutic Mentor or Program Director.

Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right.

HS Diploma starts at $22.00 per hour / BA starts at $23.50 per hour $1 per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL)
Child & Family Services carefully considers a wide range of factors when determining compensation including, but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may include a bonus or other incentives.

Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Ability to transport clients in your own personal vehicle

Must be 21 years of age or older

Experience working with transitional age youth

Ability to work independently

Great organizational and communication skills

Willingness to work a flexible schedule as needed to include occasional weekend and/or evening work Supporting, coaching, and training the youth in age- appropriate behaviors, interpersonal communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution, and relating appropriately to other children and adolescents, as well as adults, in recreational and social activities pursuant to a behavioral health treatment plan developed by an outpatient provider

Engaging the youth in activities in the community

Address one or more goals each session on a youth’s existing outpatient or In-home Therapy treatment plan (for youth not in ICC), or on an existing ICP (for youth in ICC)
Carry an average caseload of 3-5 if part-time, or 8-12 if full-time, of which she/he will be responsible for case management

Develop an individualized service plan with the clinician

Responsible for monthly/quarterly summaries, progress notes, and discharge paperwork. All paperwork must be completed and entered into the database in a timely manner

Submit billing/units into database with a 3 day window of TM services provided

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required

Education and Experience

A Therapeutic Mentor must have a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of two years’ experience working with children/adolescents/transition-aged youth, an associate’s degree in a human services field with one year experience working with children/adolescents/transition-aged youth, or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field and one year experience working with children/adolescents/transition-aged youth.

Cultural Competency

Qualifications:

Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others

Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity

Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery

Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own Demonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the…