The Home for Little Wanderers
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
The Therapeutic Mentor provides structured, one-to-one, strength-based support services to youth addressing daily living, social, and communication needs at home and in the community. This role involves coaching youth in age-appropriate behaviors, communication, problem-solving, and relating appropriately to others in various activities.
Candidates must meet educational requirements, which include options like a Bachelor's degree plus one year of experience, an Associate's degree plus one year of experience, or a High School diploma/GED plus two years of experience working with youth. Preference is given to bilingual candidates, and computer literacy is required.
Competitive incentive plan that includes both monthly and annual productivity bonuses! Candidates bilingual in Spanish encouraged to apply!
The Safe at Home Program, based in Roslindale seeks a Therapeutic 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.
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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. Therapeutic Mentors also 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.
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.
The pay range listed represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.
Market context
In Massachusetts, therapeutic youth mentor roles often draw steady interest because programs serving youth need staff who can combine relationship-building with structured support. Competition can be stronger for candidates who meet the education-and-experience options and can work bilingually in Spanish, since that preference may help in family-facing settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your youth experience and language skills before applying.
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