Therapeutic Youth Mentor

Therapeutic Youth Mentor

Position: Therapeutic Mentor (TM)

Part Time

Immediate Report: Youth Village Lead

Job Supervision Duty: None

About Us: Fathers' UpLift (FUL) is the country's first mental health and substance abuse treatment facility for fathers and families, helping fathers become and remain emotionally stable for their children. Fathers' UpLift uses peer coaching, father-child therapy, training, youth programs, and support for incarcerated and recently released fathers to honor and rehabilitate the relationship between thousands of fathers and families in the Boston area. In their outpatient clinic, over 800 fathers and families receive mental health services from clinicians trained in trauma who reflect the population being served. Outside of the clinic, Fathers' UpLift partners with community centers, substance abuse programs, and other agencies to build a holistic approach to helping fathers rebuild their lives and their relationship with their families.

Therapeutic Coaching Department: Our Therapeutic Coaches are experienced mentors, fathers, and/or father figures. Each coach has overcome a significant barrier (homelessness, depression, anxiety, unemployment, fear, feelings of inadequacy, etc.). As a coach, they utilize their personal experiences to help Persons Served manage the stressors and achieve their desired goals. Our Uplift Coaching services specialize on navigating issues with the Department of Children and Families (DCF), custodial issues, re-entry into society, and at-risk youth. Integral to our efforts with fathers re-entering society is our Fathers' Homecoming program, where Fathers' UpLift staff meet fathers at the prison gate, escort them to their homes, monitor their mental health, and create a pathway for success. With Fathers' UpLift's Fathers' Homecoming Program, licensed staff, social workers, and coaches work with incarcerated fathers three months before their release. During this time, the fathers learn how to connect in healthy ways with family members and build relationships that are supportive and impactful in the hope that they have stronger bonds with their family and their community when they are released.

Youth Village: The Youth Village is a multi-disciplinary team that specializes in supporting children, especially those growing up in fatherless households, to build self-esteem, life skills, resilience, and connections to others in order to mitigate the impacts of fatherlessness. The Youth Village consists of therapists, clinical fellows, coaches, and TMs, working together to improve outcomes for high risk youth.

Essential Responsibilities of The Participant

• Part time TMs will carry a consistent caseload of 5-15 Youth and Young Adults

• TMs will provide the following services:

• Support, coaching, and training to enhance Person Served (PS)'s skill acquisition

• Help create and maintain linkages to community resources and services such as:

  • Boys and Girls Clubs
  • YMCAs
  • Town recreational programs
  • Faith communities
  • after-school programs
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Job training
  • Tutoring
  • Support, coaching, and training in connecting with existing treatment providers and in linking with new or additional resources.
  • Participate as a member of Care Planning Team (CPT), when applicable, and all other treatment and care planning meetings relevant to the PS
  • Work closely with the family
  • Meeting weekly with PS's therapist, when applicable
  • TMs will provide services in the community, at the PS's home, PS's school, and at FUL offices.
  • TMs will provide thorough and up to date documentation for billing, reporting, and evaluation
  • TMs will provide client transport, when necessary
  • TMs will receive weekly supervision from the Youth Village Lead
  • Help plan and execute impactful youth programming as part of the Youth Village initiative, including enrichment groups and other activities
  • Complete the required assessments and re-evaluations in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older
• A bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited university and one year experience working with children/adolescents/transition-age youth OR
• An associate's degree in a human services field from an accredited school and one year of experience working with the target population OR
• A high school diploma or HiSET and a minimum of two years of experience working with children/adolescents/transition-age youth
• A valid drivers' license and access to a vehicle