What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Mentor position at Centerstone?
Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Education Level
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social services, education, or related field required.
Years Of Experience
Experience in providing education, outreach, and collaboration with community stakeholders is required. Must have experience working with communities of color and other underserved populations.
Certification/Licensure
N/A
Physical Requirements
Standing – 10%
Sitting – 90%
Squatting – Occasional
Kneeling – Occasional
Bending – Occasional
Driving – Occasional
Lifting – Occasional
DISCLAIMER
The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Time Type
Full time
Entry Pay Range
$14.39 - $20.17
Benefits
Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our beliefs toward diversity and inclusion.
Our approach to diversity is simple—it’s about embracing everyone. Together, we continue to develop an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our employees. It powers our innovation and connects us closer to each other, to our clients and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the growing world around us, and where everyone feels empowered, safe and welcomed.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide support and assistance to parents in meeting the physical, emotional, and educational needs of their children.
- Work with and model for the entire family a positive, sensitive, non-judgmental manner of relating.
- Assist the team in understanding the parent’s perspective, culture, and beliefs in a way that increases understanding by others while decreasing differences and highlighting similarities.
- Assess and prioritize needs of a parent regarding parenting tasks or sources of self-confidence. Some examples include:
- Providing information on child development and parenting skills
- Assisting a parent in acquiring practical/organizational skills (i.e., budgeting, utilizing resources.
- Assist a parent in developing their own interests and personal goals
- Providing information that assists the parents’ understanding of their child’s developmental needs, promotes positive parenting, and develops the parent/child relationship.
- Teach problem solving skills to manage crises
- Maintain appropriate documentation that outlines the services provided to the family.
- Present workshops to parents and other groups
- Serve on committees with project stakeholders, and serve as the parents’ voice
- Coordinate with parent resource centers and provide them with special ed information and with trainings for parents
- Attends IEP and school meetings as requested by the caregivers or team members.
- Accompany parent into community for meetings and forums.
- Coordinating with other agencies, groups and project stakeholders
- Researching information needed by the parent/family
- Facilitating webinars or trainings for parents/caregivers, including trauma-informed, evidence based parenting curriculum.
- Ability to maintain and manage confidential information
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Must have direct current or previous life experiences as the biological, kin, foster or adoptive parent of a youth with complex needs and receiving community mental health services, child welfare, and/or juvenile justice system.
- Have tolerance and respect for individual differences, opinions, and perspectives. Be respectful of low-income families, as well as have a good understanding of different socioeconomic populations.
- Ability to work independently, and exercise ethical and swift judgment during times of crisis.
- Knowledge of/linkages with diverse populations, key community stakeholders, and populations with/at risk for trauma.
- Public speaking experience, excellent organizational skills, strong communication and writing skills,.
- Creative problem-solving skills, and ability to coordinate multiple tasks.
- Must value cultural differences, work independently and/or as a member of a team, problem solve, and be genuinely interested in working with survivors of trauma.
- Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time.
Education Level
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social services, education, or related field required.
Years Of Experience
Experience in providing education, outreach, and collaboration with community stakeholders is required. Must have experience working with communities of color and other underserved populations.
Certification/Licensure
N/A
Physical Requirements
Standing – 10%
Sitting – 90%
Squatting – Occasional
Kneeling – Occasional
Bending – Occasional
Driving – Occasional
Lifting – Occasional
DISCLAIMER
The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Time Type
Full time
Entry Pay Range
$14.39 - $20.17
Benefits
Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion employee resource groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our beliefs toward diversity and inclusion.
Our approach to diversity is simple—it’s about embracing everyone. Together, we continue to develop an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our employees. It powers our innovation and connects us closer to each other, to our clients and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the growing world around us, and where everyone feels empowered, safe and welcomed.
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