Mentor

Description

Job Position:  Therapeutic Mentor

Reports to:  Therapeutic Mentoring Director

Status:  Part-Time (5 - 20 hours a week)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Family Services of the Merrimack Valley is seeking Therapeutic Mentors for the Lawrence, Haverhill and Lowell areas. Therapeutic Mentors provide one-to-one, strengths-based support to children, adolescents, and transition-age youth who have emotional/behavioral challenges. Therapeutic Mentors work in community settings (schools, parks, homes, etc.), teaching youth the skills of communication, conflict resolution, problem solving, and age-appropriate behaviors so that they can succeed in their homes, schools, and communities. 

DUTIES INCLUDE 

· Meet with assigned youth in the community, teaching/coaching skills to improve functioning (e.g. communication, conflict resolution, frustration tolerance, etc.).

· Maintain weekly contact with primary mental health provider (hub). 

· Ability to communicate effectively on a regular basis with collaterals (DCF, teachers, etc.) and attend meetings (IEP, etc.) for the benefit of the client as needed.

· Complete all treatment documentation in compliance with agency standards and timelines.

· Document all treatment activities in accordance with third-party billing standards using electronic medical records (EMRs).

· Identify and utilize community resources that enhance client and family growth.

· Participate in the CBHI wraparound process.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED (further degree or education welcome) and at least two years of experience working with the target population
• Afternoon/evening availability to meet with clients. Weekend availability a plus. 
• Licensed and insured driver with consistent access for transporting clients to activities. 
• Bilingual Spanish/English.

Desired Qualifications:

• Capable of working independently and as part of a team. 
• Experience and competency working with diverse families and cultures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate with the ability to learn and use electronic medical records (EMRs). 
• Superior time management skills.
• Knowledgeable about culture and resources in assigned community.

ABOUT FAMILY SERVICES OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY 

Family Services is a non-profit, social service organization located in Lawrence, MA. The organization helps more than 7,000 people in the Merrimack Valley each year through 20 programs focused on youth development, parent education and emotional health. All of its services are infused with a sense of hope and possibility and enable individuals to thrive in their family, community, workplace and school. For more information, please visit www.FSMV.org. FSMV is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPENSATION 

$17-18/hour commensurate with experience.