Therapeutic Mentor

Therapeutic MentorMake 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.Bilingual Opportunities! Full Time or FFS hours!Check out our new higher rates! Earn what you're worth, doing what you love!Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a Human Services fieldORAssociate's degree in a Human Services field with a minimum of one year of experience working with children, youth and familiesORHigh School diploma or equivalent (GED) with a minimum of two years of experience working with children, youth and familiesMust be 21 years or older per state of Massachusetts CBHI program: RequiredExperience 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 carApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this timeAccess to a laptop or CPS, high speed secure internet, and a phone required for FFS positionsAccess to high speed secure internet required for Full Time positionsBenefits:Summer Fun Fridays! Early Friday closures at 12:30pm from Memorial Day through Labor DayHealth, dental & visionOptional 4-day work week available after training3 weeks paid vacation11 Paid holidays (including Juneteenth, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and NY Eve.)Generous sick time including mental health days401k retirement plan with up to 4% matchVoluntary short and long-term disabilityVoluntary Life InsuranceMileage reimbursementLongevity award - Monetary bonus and a vacation day annuallyCompany provided laptop and cell phoneOpportunity for professional growthSupervision for licensure providedTuition ReimbursementPersonal cell phone discountCompensation:Full-Time: Salary $42,000 to $52,000Fee-for-Service: $25 to $40 per hourIncentive Rate $40/hour over productivityIf you're ready to grow your career, help children and families thrive, and be part of a supportive, mission-driven organization we'd love to meet you. Apply today and join a team that values you as much as you value your work.