Childrens Services Of Roxbury
Therapeutic Mentor
Childrens Services Of Roxbury, Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States, 02119
Job Description
Job Description
ABOUT THE POSITION This full-time role (40 hours/week) provides structured, one-on-one, strengths-based support to youth in coordination with the HUB behavioral health provider to implement treatment and care plans addressing mental health, behavioral, and emotional needs. The Therapeutic Mentor engages youth through social, recreational, educational, and daily living skill-building; maintains consistent contact with caregivers and collaterals; documents progress toward goals; participates in care planning meetings; advocates for resources; and completes required paperwork and data entry on time. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Deliver one-to-one, skills-focused mentoring aligned to the youth’s treatment and care plans developed by the HUB provider. • Engage youth in therapeutic interventions through social, recreational, educational, and daily living skills to promote behavioral and emotional growth. • Maintain regular contact with caregivers, HUB clinicians, schools, and other collaterals; document progress toward identified goals. • Participate in Care Planning Team meetings; communicate observations and recommend adjustments to goals/strategies. • Identify, advocate for, and help access community resources that support youth mental and emotional health needs. • Complete timely, accurate documentation and data entry per payer and agency standards; uphold confidentiality and HIPAA. • Provide services that are culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and family-centered; model professional boundaries and safety. REQUIREMENTS Must-Haves • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a human services field preferred; equivalent experience considered. • At least 1 year of experience working with children, adolescents, or transition-age youth. • Age 21+ with a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and reliable transportation for community-based work. • Strong communication, engagement, and documentation skills; ability to follow written and verbal directions effectively. • Commitment to equity, cultural responsiveness, and strengths-based practice. Nice-to-Haves • Bilingual or multilingual proficiency. SALARY & BENEFITS • $1,000 sign-on bonus • Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time) • Retirement plan options (eligible roles) • Growth opportunities with access to online CEU/professional development • Employee discounts on thousands of products and services • Supportive, mission-driven team environment ABOUT CSR Children’s Services of Roxbury (CSR) is one of Massachusetts’ largest Black-led nonprofits, providing holistic services to 6,000+ children and families each year. We foster a culture of trust, humility, and respect, where every team member is valued and supported. CSR is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
Job Description
ABOUT THE POSITION This full-time role (40 hours/week) provides structured, one-on-one, strengths-based support to youth in coordination with the HUB behavioral health provider to implement treatment and care plans addressing mental health, behavioral, and emotional needs. The Therapeutic Mentor engages youth through social, recreational, educational, and daily living skill-building; maintains consistent contact with caregivers and collaterals; documents progress toward goals; participates in care planning meetings; advocates for resources; and completes required paperwork and data entry on time. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Deliver one-to-one, skills-focused mentoring aligned to the youth’s treatment and care plans developed by the HUB provider. • Engage youth in therapeutic interventions through social, recreational, educational, and daily living skills to promote behavioral and emotional growth. • Maintain regular contact with caregivers, HUB clinicians, schools, and other collaterals; document progress toward identified goals. • Participate in Care Planning Team meetings; communicate observations and recommend adjustments to goals/strategies. • Identify, advocate for, and help access community resources that support youth mental and emotional health needs. • Complete timely, accurate documentation and data entry per payer and agency standards; uphold confidentiality and HIPAA. • Provide services that are culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and family-centered; model professional boundaries and safety. REQUIREMENTS Must-Haves • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a human services field preferred; equivalent experience considered. • At least 1 year of experience working with children, adolescents, or transition-age youth. • Age 21+ with a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and reliable transportation for community-based work. • Strong communication, engagement, and documentation skills; ability to follow written and verbal directions effectively. • Commitment to equity, cultural responsiveness, and strengths-based practice. Nice-to-Haves • Bilingual or multilingual proficiency. SALARY & BENEFITS • $1,000 sign-on bonus • Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time) • Retirement plan options (eligible roles) • Growth opportunities with access to online CEU/professional development • Employee discounts on thousands of products and services • Supportive, mission-driven team environment ABOUT CSR Children’s Services of Roxbury (CSR) is one of Massachusetts’ largest Black-led nonprofits, providing holistic services to 6,000+ children and families each year. We foster a culture of trust, humility, and respect, where every team member is valued and supported. CSR is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.