Gandara Center
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Salary
$50,000 - $54,000 / YEAR
The Therapeutic Mentor provides structured, one-to-one, strength-based support services to youth under 21 to address daily living, social, and communication needs through coaching and training in age-appropriate behaviors. Responsibilities include engaging youth in activities aligned with treatment plans, maintaining regular contact, collaborating with external parties like Case Managers and Probation Officers, and submitting detailed progress reports.
Candidates must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or GED and must have a valid driver's license, automobile, and proper insurance. A minimum of two years of experience working or volunteering with youth is required, and bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is preferred.
Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!
• Salary Range | $50,000 - $54,000
$500 Sign on Bonus!
Job Title: Youth Mentor | Bilingual English to Spanish or Portuguese
Work Location: Boston, MA
*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
*EOE M/F/D/V
*Union/Non-Union
The Therapeutic Mentor (TM) provides youth under the age of 21 in any setting (i.e. home, community, etc.), structured, one-to-one, strength-based support services for the purpose of addressing daily living, social, and communication needs. Services are designed to support age-appropriate social functioning or ameliorate deficits in the youth’s age-appropriate social functioning. Therapeutic Mentoring services include supporting, coaching, and training the youth in age-appropriate behaviors, interpersonal communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution, and relating appropriately to other children and adolescents, as well as adults.
The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Market context
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