What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Mentor position at Coach-Mentors?
About the Position:
Coach-Mentors is recruiting for an activity oriented mentor to work part-time position (4-6 hrs on the weekends) with an adolescent boy with who is on the autism spectrum and has anxiety to help him get out of the house and involved in positive activities in the community.
About You:
- You have experience in behavioral healthcare, counseling, and/or working with youth facing life challenges, on the spectrum and/or with mental illness.
- You must be teachable, flexible and highly dependable, with a strong sense (and demonstrated record) of personal integrity and solid work ethic.
- You have a college degree in psychology, social work or closely related discipline or you are in process of completing your degree but have several years of relevant work experience.
- You are an energetic, confident individual with a positive attitude and capable of motivating others.
- You are relationship oriented, have a unique ability to connect with others and yet have clear, healthy boundaries.
- You are relatable and can serve as a positive role model.
About Us:
Coach-Mentors is an organization with a mission to help adolescents, young adults and adults achieve success in everyday life. Coach-Mentors helps clients put into practice the goals they are working on in therapy by providing in-person practical assistance in the “real world” between therapy sessions or following discharge from treatment.
Coach-Mentors provide a positive and therapeutically supportive service through coaching and mentoring and play an active role in motivating and promoting the client’s achievement of their treatment goals.
Coach-Mentors meet clients at home and in the community at a time and place that is convenient. Day time, evening, and weekend hours are available. Meetings occur in environments that lend themselves to natural conversation – a place that’s comfortable for clients and practical for the goals that have been identified. They can take place at home, in a coffee shop, park or while engaging in a healthy, fun and practical activity.
Achievement and goal-oriented, Coach-Mentors focus on getting things done, on accomplishing the task at hand and supporting success. It could be implementing goals or strategies identified in therapy, helping with organizing the multiple priorities of daily life or it could be doing something more fun and physical like a healthy fitness or recreational activity or job search.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $35.00 - $38.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 7 per week
Schedule:
- Weekends only
Application Question(s):
- How would you prefer to be contacted about this position (phone, text, email) with the understanding that the method you chose is the one you'll see and respond to the quickest?
- Briefly summarize your experience supporting (counseling, coaching, mentoring) adolescents.
- Please confirm your availability on the weekends to work with our client.
- Do you live in close proximity to Scotch Plains, NJ?
- Please share with us your interests and hobbies - what do you like to do when not working? Please also identify your interest/familiarity with Magic the Gathering and vide games.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $38