Job Opening: Youth Mentor
- Company
- Gandara Center
- Location
- New Bedford, MA
- Posted on
- May 7, 2024
Why Work for Gandara: Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health,
Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services,
Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and
Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role,
Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your
career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to
transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations
mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the
community we serve, so Join the G?ndara team today! Benefits: Retirement
Plan 403(b) Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance Paid
vacations Paid holidays 8 discretionary days Mileage Reimbursement Job
Title: Youth Mentor Work Location: New Bedford, MA *Bilingual
Candidates Encouraged to Apply *EOE M/F/D/V *Union/Non-Union Job
Summary: The Therapeutic Mentor (TM) provides youth under the age of 21
in any setting (i.e. home, community, etc.), structured, one-to-one,
strength-based support services for the purpose of addressing daily
living, social, and communication needs. Services are designed to
support age-appropriate social functioning or ameliorate deficits in the
youth?s age-appropriate social functioning. Therapeutic Mentoring
services include supporting, coaching, and training the youth in
age-appropriate behaviors, interpersonal communication, problem-solving
and conflict resolution, and relating appropriately to other children
and adolescents, as well as adults. Duties and Responsibilities: Direct
time with youth engaged in activities in the home and community that are
designed to address one or more goals on the youth?s existing treatment
plan, or ICP. Provide coaching, supporting, and training in order to
ensure the youth?s success in navigating various social contexts,
learning new skills, and making functional progress. Maintains phone and
face-to-face consultation with youth on a regular basis (i.e. at least
weekly and as often as necessary) Collaborate with other necessary
individuals the youth and family may have contact with, such as Case
Managers, Probation Officers, Judges, District Attorneys, Attorneys,
Teachers, Physicians, etc. Awareness and sensitivity to contextual
variables such as race, culture, gender, sexuality, disability,
economics, and lived experience. Submit detailed progress reports and
follow compliance guidelines Provides client with transportation for
treatment-related activities Minimum Qualifications: Degree Required:
Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma/GED. Driver?s License
and auto, and proper auto insurance required. 2 year?s minimum required
experience (volunteering or working with youth Bilingual Preferred
(Spanish/English)