Therapeutic Mentor

Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Who is NCYF?

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. (NCYF) is made up of a team of devoted and highly skilled professionals and paraprofessionals who provide quality care to the individuals we serve. Our agency is led by a passionate and involved leadership team based out of our Easthampton main office.

NCYF opened its doors in 1972 and became incorporated in 1976. We’re an experienced agency with multiple locations which provide foster care services, in home therapy, outpatient therapy, treatment residences , and therapeutic day programs. For nearly 50 years, we have been committed to providing innovative and high quality care to our consumers. Our mission is to empower individuals, children, adults and families to live healthy and successful lives. Our values include respect, integrity, compassion and hope. We encompass these values in everything we do.

NCYF provides paid training for all employees. We offer competitive wages, a dynamic work environment & the following benefits: Medical/Dental Insurance; Disability; Group Term Life/Voluntary Life; 401k Retirement; Paid Holidays/Vacation/Personal/Sick time; Whole Life, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Member Discounts.

Therapeutic Mentor: $25.00 per hour

NCYF is seeking a Therapeutic Mentor based in our Easthampton office to support implementation of a licensed clinician’s treatment plan and to assist youth in achieving the goals of the treatment plan. Responsibilities include to provide coaching and support for assigned clients, accompanying the youth’s family to meetings on behavioral health treatment needs, engaging with clients in the home and in community activities, working one on one with youth and monitoring progress on the attainment of treatment plan goals and objectives, face to face and phone care coordination with collateral providers.

Qualifications

High School Diploma and a minimum of two years of relevant direct service experience working with youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong working relationships.

Approved CORI, DCF and driving background checks.

Valid driver's license

Reliable vehicle for driving clients

Auto Insurance: It is NCYF's policy for our Therapeutic Mentors to have at minimum: Optional Bodily Injury to Others (coverage part 5 on a Mass Auto policy) limits of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident, and Damage to Someone Else's Property (part 4) limits of at least $100,000 on the personal vehicle(s) used to transport clients. Proof of said coverage must be provided to NCYF prior to beginning employment

AA/EOE: we believe diversity strengthens our organization!