Therapeutic Mentor

Benefits Flexible schedule Job description Therapeutic Mentors provide direct care services to individuals in our programs whom have exhibited a need for behavioral support, skills training, and goal oriented interventions designed to assist with pro-social skills development for youth, or with family-centered parenting skills for adults and families. Our team implements behavioral activities in the home, school and community settings. Mentors are expected to take the lead in supporting youth and families through ongoing one-on-one, and/or group services. Their role is to: Serve as a positive role model and support partner Provide effective guidance and skill building techniques Build positive relationship by planning and participating in activities together Build self-esteem and encourage personal motivation for youth and adults Assist in goal-setting and set objectives for goal attainment Advocate for youth and their family Team Requirements Be at least 18 years old Have experience with adolescent youth and/or families Attend required training sessions Ability to deliver effective, evidence-based, behavioral interventions applicable to individual service plans Be able to adhere to all program policies and procedures Be dependable and adhere to time commitments Be able to communicate regularly with program staff, submit activity reports, and plan and implement interventions that align with mentee objectives and goals Be available to work with mentees a minimum of three days a week, including after school hours and weekends Be willing to travel up to 50 miles; licensed driver in good standing Have a clean criminal history Job Types Full-time, Part-time Benefits Dental insurance Health insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s) Do you have experience working with youth and families? This position is for the Poquoson Area. Are you located in the Poquoson Area? Do you have a valid Drivers License? This position requires travel. Are you able to travel at least 30-40 miles for client sessions? Work Location On the road #J-18808-Ljbffr Progressive Community Services