Youth Mentor

3 weeks ago

East Boston, United States Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Why Work for Gandara:

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today

Benefits:

  • Retirement Plan 403(b)
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
  • Paid vacations
  • Paid holidays
  • 8 discretionary days
  • Mileage Reimbursement

$500 Sign on Bonus

Job Title: Youth Mentor

Work Location: Westfield, MA

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

Job Summary:

The Therapeutic Mentor (TM) provides youth under the age of 21 in any setting (i.e. home, community, etc.), structured, one-to-one, strength-based support services for the purpose of addressing daily living, social, and communication needs. Services are designed to support age-appropriate social functioning or ameliorate deficits in the youth’s age-appropriate social functioning. Therapeutic Mentoring services include 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Direct time with youth engaged in activities in the home and community that are designed to address one or more goals on the youth’s existing treatment plan, or ICP.
  • Provide coaching, supporting, and training in order to ensure the youth’s success in navigating various social contexts, learning new skills, and making functional progress.
  • Maintains phone and face-to-face consultation with youth on a regular basis (i.e. at least weekly and as often as necessary)
  • Collaborate with other necessary individuals the youth and family may have contact with, such as Case Managers, Probation Officers, Judges, District Attorneys, Attorneys, Teachers, Physicians, etc.
  • Awareness and sensitivity to contextual variables such as race, culture, gender, sexuality, disability, economics, and lived experience.
  • Submit detailed progress reports and follow compliance guidelines
  • Provides client with transportation for treatment-related activities

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Degree Required: Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
  • Driver’s License and auto, and proper auto insurance required.
  • 2 year’s minimum required experience (volunteering or working with youth
  • Bilingual Preferred (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.

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