Therapeutic Youth Mentor

When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids.

For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future.

The Safe at Home Program, based in Somerville seeks a Therapeutic Youth Mentor. Under the direction of the Team Leader, the Therapeutic Mentor offers structured, one-to-one, strength-based support services to youth to address daily living, social, and communication needs at youth's home and in the community.

To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXedSArtYbg

How You Will Be Making A Difference

• Support, coach, and train youth in age-appropriate behaviors, interpersonal communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution, and relating appropriately to other children and adolescents, as well as adults, in recreational and social activities.

• Identify skills, supports and resources that could be used to enhance youths' wellness in order to inspire hope in their lives.

• Position requires working closely with clinical referral source and other clinical providers to work towards goals identified by that person.

• Participate in weekly individual and group supervision, monthly staff meetings, and other projects on an as needed basis.

• Complete agency and third party payer paperwork requirements.

• Depending on the program, may be required to meet certain billing requirements on a weekly basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human service field from an accredited university and one year experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth

• OR Associate's degree in a human services field from an accredited school and one year of experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth

• OR High school diploma or GED and a minimum of two years of experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth.

• Personal experience living with special needs, significant mental health issues, or struggles with systemic issues

• Valid driver's license and a "satisfactory" driving record and use of personal vehicle.

• Ability to maintain the minimum amounts of liability insurance as required by The Home and/or other regulatory requirements and vehicle registration must be current.

• Computer literate including the ability to learn new software applications.

• Candidates bilingual in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, or other languages strongly encouraged to apply

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth served, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous time off including up to 20 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, 5 sick days, and 2 personal days

• Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire

• Extensive training to new staff

• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match

• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

• And more!