Youth Mentor Jobs

$3000 New hire bonus.

Make a difference in the life of a child or youth! Massachusetts MENTOR is seeking Youth Mentors to serve children and youth in the Dedham & Peabody area.

Youth Mentors provide services in the youth’s home and community by integrating our services with engaging activities and intervention services so we can help the youth we serve meet their treatment goals.

Responsibilities:

• Youth mentors meet with a youth client base weekly.
• Attends all team meetings for the people served, including but not limited to ISP and IEP meetings.
• Research and ensures language translation services for people served as needed
• Attends case reviews with supervisor and clinician.
• Assists families and children to identify skills that need to be developed with the person served and then build plans and curriculum to build those skills.
• Communicates with collateral agencies and providers to facilitate working relationships
• Completes administrative paperwork and support including but not limited to researching and documentation of resources for the family, file reviews and follow-up to missing items.
• Assesses the environment of the person served for safety issues and addresses those issues as applicable.
• Makes referrals to services and resources on behalf of the families and children.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.
• Assists the families and children to establish weekly goals and helps them to identify the steps that need to be taken to reach the established goals.
• Consults with colleagues on clinical case reviews
• Participates in utilization reviews with payers
• Makes recommendations regarding the care of the person served including but not limited to the family’s readiness for reunification.
• Conducts diligent search for family resources for a child who is ready to step-down.
• Provides crisis intervention services as needed to support families.
• Participates in clinical supervision meetings including but not limited to clinical issues on cases, performance issues by staff, opportunities for growth and development, positive praise, etc.
• Participates in business meetings and ongoing training as required by supervisor and regulations

What we require of you:

• Reliable transportation and auto insurance that complies with the minimum state requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services or related field and 1 year of related experience working with youth OR
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• HS Diploma or GED and 2 years of related experience working with youth
• Valid driver’s license in good standing

What We Offer:

• Quarterly productivity bonuses
• Competitive hourly pay rates
• Career growth opportunities
• New hire bonus
• Largest national network of human service providers
• A dynamic, growing work environment with advancement opportunities nationwide
• A rewarding work environment with some of the best co-workers you could ask for
• Pay on demand
• 401(k) with company match
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off, holiday pay, annual bonus plan

Come join our team of dedicated and caring professionals. Apply Today!