Therapeutic Mentor

Job overview

The Therapeutic Mentor role is an onsite, full-time position in Dorchester, MA, with services delivered where the child or youth needs them, including homes and community settings. Full-time salary is $42,000–$52,000 per year. Northeast Family Services supports children and families through therapeutic services and offers a flexible four- or five-day work week. The mentor provides positive role modeling and helps children and youth practice age-appropriate social, behavioral, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills in everyday settings.

What you'll do

• Help children and youth identify and build on their strengths
• teach and practice positive ways of interacting with peers and adults
• and support the use of new skills at home, in the community, after-school programs, and other settings where challenges arise.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

therapeutic mentor

full-time

dorchester ma

northeast family services

youth services

social skills

behavioral support

problem solving

$42,000–$52,000 per year

four- or five-day work week

summer fun fridays

health insurance

tuition reimbursement

mileage reimbursement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision coverage, three weeks of paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 401(k) match, disability and life insurance options, mileage reimbursement, laptop and cell phone, professional growth, licensure supervision, and tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree in a human services field, or an associate's degree plus one year of relevant experience, or a high school diploma/GED plus two years of relevant experience. Must be at least 21 and have a valid driver's license and reliable access to a car.

About the employer

Northeast Family Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.