Youth Mentor | Bilingual English to Spanish or Portuguese

Job overview

The Youth Mentor role is onsite in East Boston, MA, with services provided in home and community settings. The stated salary range is $50,000–$54,000 per year, with a $500 sign-on bonus. The role supports Gandara Mental Health Center’s youth and family services. The mentor provides structured, one-to-one, strength-based support to youth under 21, helping address daily living, social, and communication needs. Coaching and skill-building aligned with the youth’s treatment plan contribute to functional progress and age-appropriate social development.

What you'll do

• Engage youth in home and community activities tied to treatment-plan goals
• coach and train youth in social behavior, communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution
• maintain regular phone and face-to-face consultation
• collaborate with youth, families, and other involved professionals
• submit progress reports and follow compliance guidelines
• provide transportation for treatment-related activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

youth mentor

therapeutic mentoring

bilingual english

spanish or portuguese

youth services

strength-based support

treatment plan goals

east boston ma

$50k–$54k per year

$500 sign-on bonus

high school diploma or ged

mileage reimbursement

gandara mental health center

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 403(b) retirement plan
• health, dental, vision, pet, and life insurance
• paid vacations and holidays
• eight discretionary days
• mileage reimbursement
• career growth opportunities
• clinical licensing support
• $500 sign-on bonus.

Why this role

Bilingual English-to-Spanish or Portuguese candidates encouraged; high school diploma or GED and two years of youth experience required; driver’s license, vehicle, and proper insurance required.

About the employer

Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.