Youth Mentor | Bilingual English to Spanish or Portuguese | Bedford

Youth Mentor | Bilingual English to Spanish or Portuguese | New Bedford

Job Category: Operations
-Community Service

Supervisor: Victor Griffiths

Requisition Number: YOUTH
003319

• Posted :
  July 7, 2026
• Full-Time

New Bedford, MA 02746, USA

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration. Gandara dedicates resources to enhancing your career growth, supporting the community we serve.

• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Salary Range | $50,000 - $54,000

Additional Benefits:

• Culturally Diverse population
• Clinical Licensing Support

$500 Sign on Bonus!

Job Title: Youth Mentor | Bilingual English to Spanish or Portuguese

Work Location: New Bedford, MA

Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

EOE M/F/D/V

The Therapeutic Mentor (TM) provides youth under the age of 21 in any setting (home, community, etc.) with structured, one-to-one, strength-based support services to address daily living, social, and communication needs. Services aim to improve social functioning and reduce deficits.

• Direct time with youth engaged in activities in the home and community that address goals on the youth’s existing treatment plan or ICP.
• Provide coaching, support, and training to help youth navigate various social contexts, learn new skills, and make functional progress.
• Maintain phone and face-to-face consultation with youth on a regular basis (at least weekly and as needed).
• Collaborate with other professionals in the youth’s network, such as Case Managers, Probation Officers, Judges, Attorneys, Teachers, Physicians, etc.
• Show awareness and sensitivity to contextual variables such as race, culture, gender, sexuality, disability, economics, and lived experience.
• Submit detailed progress reports and comply with guidelines.
• Provide transportation for treatment-related activities.

• Degree: high school diploma or GED required.
• Driver’s license, an auto, and proper auto insurance required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Preferred bilingual (Spanish/English).

The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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