Therapeutic Mentor– FFS
About The Position
Make a real difference in the lives of families as a Therapeutic Mentor here at NFS — while enjoying the flexibility of a 4 or 5-day work week, great pay, and a supportive team! The Therapeutic Mentor (TM) provides positive role modeling for children and youth who have challenges in areas including social skills, behavioral control, problem solving and conflict resolution. Mentors assist children and youth to identify and capitalize on their existing strengths to learn, practice, and perform new positive, age-appropriate ways of interacting with peers and adults. You will assist the children and youth to put these new skills into practice within and outside the home in order to incorporate them into their daily lives. Therapeutic Mentoring services are provided wherever the child or youth requires them, including home, community centers, after-school programs, or any other location where the child or youth encounters difficulties. Check out our new higher rates! Earn what you're worth, doing what you love! Bilingual opportunities!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field
- Associate’s degree in a Human Services field with a minimum of one year of experience working with children, youth and families
- High School diploma or equivalent (GED) with a minimum of two years of experience working with children, youth and families
- Must be 21 years or older per state of Massachusetts CBHI program: Required
- Experience working with children diagnosed with behavioral-emotional disorders or children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Valid driver’s license with reliable and consistent access to a car
Responsibilities
- Provide positive role modeling for children and youth
- Assist children and youth to identify and capitalize on their existing strengths
- Assist the children and youth to put new skills into practice within and outside the home
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
