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Bay State Community Services Inc
Therapeutic Mentor - Plymouth IHT/TM Program
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What they do
A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.
$49,178 / year median in Massachusetts
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Description Are you looking to begin your career in social services? Becoming a Therapeutic Mentor at Bay State Community Services (BSCS) will give you support and training, in a team-based approach, so that you can make a difference for youth who need behavioral health support. What you will be doing to make a difference… Making authentic connections with youth of all genders Working collaboratively with the youth's team Developing activities that will increase social skills, communication, and peer relationships Using strength-based interventions that address the youth's behavioral health needs Supporting the youth and family in developing a risk management plan alongside a Master's level clinician Driving is required Important Health and Wellness Benefits Which Begin On Your First Day of Employment Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance Eye-Med Vision Benefits Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account Employee Assistance Program Generous Paid Time Off 35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days) Additional Benefits Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment) Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness Tuition Assistance Mileage reimbursement Extensive Training Program Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW) Supervision for Licensure and Specializations Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices Requirements Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Service field and 1 year relevant experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth; OR Associate's degree in Human Service field and 1 year relevant experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth; OR High School Diploma or GED and minimum of 2 years relevant experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth Must be 21 years of age or older Active driver's license is required Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and acquire skills in human growth and development, as well as principles of Wraparound and Systems theory All are welcome to apply! Due to the male youth population having the greatest need for support, male applicants are strongly encouraged to apply Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.