Therapeutic Mentor at Bay State Community Services

Full-timeDescriptionAre you looking to begin your career in social services Becoming a Therapeutic Mentor at Bay State Community Services (BSCS) will give you support and training in a team-based approach so that you can make a difference for youth who need behavioral health support.What you will be doing to make a differenceMaking authentic connections with youth of all gendersWorking collaboratively with the youths teamDeveloping activities that will increase social skills communication and peer relationshipsUsing strength-based interventions that address the youths behavioral health needsSupporting the youth and family in developing a risk management plan alongside a Masters level clinicianDriving is requiredExceptional BenefitsBEGINS ON YOUR FIRST DAY OF WORKBlue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental InsuranceEye-Med Vision BenefitsEmployer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability InsuranceTax Deferred Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care AccountEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Benefits First year: 35 Days Paid Time Off -Increased vacation with tenurePet InsuranceEmployee discountsMileage ReimbursementStipends for on-callQualified employer for student loan forgivenessTuition AssistanceExtensive Training Programs including Certification(s) in Evidence Based PracticesSupervision for licensure requirementsRequirementsBachelors degree in Human Service field and 1 year relevant experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth; ORAssociates degree in Human Service field and 1 year relevant experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth; ORHigh School Diploma or GED and minimum of 2 years relevant experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youthMust be 21 years of age or olderActive drivers license is requiredKnowledge of and/or ability to learn and acquire skills in human growth and development as well as principles of Wraparound and Systems theoryAll are welcome to apply! Due to the male youth population having the greatest need for support male applicants are strongly encouraged to applyBay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias discrimination or harassment of any kind and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race ethnicity religion sex pregnancy national origin age physical and mental disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Contact Information:INDBSSalary Description$20 - 23 per hour Key Skills Developmental Disabilities Experience,Behavior Management,Computer Skills,Conflict Management,Autism Experience,Case Management,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Mentoring,Word Processing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 20 - 23