Justice Resource Institute

Are you the Therapeutic Mentor we have been looking for?. JRI's Community Based Services division provides care to ensure that families and their children with significant behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs obtain the services necessary for success in the home, school, and community.. Did you know that JRI was voted in the top 100 places to work in Massachusetts but the independent Boston Globe study, for 8 YEARS in a row including this year?. JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve.. Wellness benefits including access to employee resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ+ advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.)

therapeutic mentor

Description Who we are looking for: Are you the Therapeutic Mentor we have been looking for? In this position you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with our youth! JRI's Community Based Services division provides care to ensure that families and their children with significant behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs obtain the services necessary for success in the home, school, and community. Our staff provide services in the communities where the people we serve live, utilizing strength-based and needs-driven choices, offering a team-based approach collaboration with the people we work with that is grounded in culturally competent, individualized services and the use of evidence-based practices. Scheduling Needs: This position will need to be available to work evenings, and occasional weekend hours as necessary. Scheduling for this position is flexible depending on your availability and that of the client/family. JRI provides the training so that: <ul><li>YOU will be able to provide a variety of community-based services including CBHI services, to children, adolescents and their families. These services include Skill coaching, Job Coaching, Life Skills training, activity planning, community exploration & integration, behavior management, assessment, treatment panning services, crisis management and case management services.</li><li>YOU will maintain positive relationships with outside agencies, families, and other involved parties.</li><li>YOU will serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team that works together to find the best and most effective methods of guiding and supporting youth within the community.</li><li>YOU will support the clinical care of youth and their families in a home and community based setting allowing youth to become their best selves within the structure of their home communities.</li></ul> Bilingual a plus!! We offer a $$$ bilingual bonus to any candidate who speaks, reads and writes in a different language other than English. Why JRI? Did you know that JRI was voted in the top 100 places to work in Massachusetts but the independent Boston Globe study, for 8 YEARS in a row including this year? We are proud to say we are! We want you to be a part of a team that believes in it's mission and each other! JRI is ready for your application! <ul><li>Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve.</li><li>Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.</li><li>Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.</li><li>Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!</li><li>Wellness benefits including access to employee resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ+ advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.</li><li>Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Must be 21 years of age.</li><li>Must have High School Diploma or GED with an additional Minimum of 2 years experience working with youth/teens. OR Associates degree in relevant field (Psychology/social work/human services, etc.) with 1 year experience working with youth/teens. </li><li>Experience working with children is required. Candidates who have experience working with community mental health are preferred.</li><li>Able to obtain and interpret information in terms of the needs of emotionally fragile, mentally ill youth and their families; understanding of the range of interventions and treatment required by this population.</li><li>Maintains valid driver's license as transporting youth is required.</li><li>Background and driving record checks will be performed.</li></ul> JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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