ITALIAN HOME FOR CHILDREN INC

At IHC, we are creating communities where all children, adults, and families are embraced and empowered to reach their full potential.. Join IHC and become a part of a supportive, caring, and committed team that is making a difference every day.. Seeking providers for a hybrid Therapeutic Mentor (TM) and Therapeutic Training and Support (TT&S) role, servicing the Metro Boston area.. TT&S staff work collaboratively with the In-Home Therapy (IHT) Masters level clinician to provide in-home intensive, therapeutic wraparound services designed to stabilize families in crisis and reduce out of home placements.. Ensure services are in line with IHCs philosophy of trauma informed care

therapeutic mentor

Job Details Job Location Jamaica Plain Campus - JAMAICA PLAIN, MA Therapeutic Mentor/TT&S Italian Home for Children is committed to providing employees with excellent benefits and recently increased salary ranges! At IHC, we are creating communities where all children, adults, and families are embraced and empowered to reach their full potential. Join IHC and become a part of a supportive, caring, and committed team that is making a difference every day. Are you ready to help? Are you prepared for professional growth opportunities? Apply Now! Benefits Include: <ul><li>Generous Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick, personal, and up to 12 holidays</li><li>Employee referral bonuses up to $1000, Productivity & Retention Bonuses</li><li>Annual Training Allowance</li><li>Reimbursement for exam fees and licensure for Independent Clinical licenses </li><li>Educational Tuition & Loan Payments</li><li>Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision and more </li><li>Free Parking on Campus</li></ul> Seeking providers for a hybrid Therapeutic Mentor (TM) and Therapeutic Training and Support (TT&S) role, servicing the Metro Boston area. TM/TT&S staff are an integral part of the youths team, infusing their creativity and passion to make a difference in underserved communities, and help youth reach their full potential. This is a full-time, salary base plus position with excellent benefits. TMs provide therapeutic skill-building support to children and adolescents ages 3-20, while working closely with the youths treatment providers. Services are fun and engaging, and include supporting, coaching, role-playing, and modeling. Meetings occur in natural environments within the community, that are comfortable for the youth and practical for achieving identified goals. TT&S staff work collaboratively with the In-Home Therapy (IHT) Masters level clinician to provide in-home intensive, therapeutic wraparound services designed to stabilize families in crisis and reduce out of home placements. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Essential Functions & Responsibilities <ul><li>Travel daily without restriction to children's homes and within the community</li><li>Late afternoon/evening hours required</li><li>Must have a valid drivers license and car, and ability to operate a motor vehicle safely</li><li>Engage youth in home, school, and/or community activities to teach new strategies and skills that are linked to the youths treatment plan</li><li>Maintain at least weekly communication with family, therapeutic treatment team, and community collaterals to provide treatment progress updates</li><li>Provide collaborative in-home therapeutic support to youth and families</li><li>Assist families in identifying and utilizing community resources and natural supports</li><li>Ensure services are in line with IHCs philosophy of trauma informed care</li><li>Maintain accurate Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and follow clinical documentation timelines</li><li>Ensure that all services are provided in a professional and strengths-based manner</li><li>Meet agency productivity requirements and follow all agency safety protocols</li><li>Be available for phone calls from clients/families on weekdays 8 AM-8 PM</li><li>Participate in treatment team meetings as needed and, as appropriate, assist the youth in communicating their needs to the treatment team in Care Plan and school meetings</li><li>Ensure that all services are provided according to insurance Performance Specifications</li><li>Actively participate in weekly supervision and clinical team meetings</li><li>Commitment to the highest quality of client care</li><li>Must be 21 years of age or older</li><li>One of the following is required:<ul><li>Bachelor degree in a human service field from an accredited university and 1 year of related experience working with youth OR</li><li>Associate degree in a human service field from an accredited school and 1 year of related experience with target population</li></ul></li><li>Bilingual language capacity preferred</li><li>Passion for supporting youth struggling with social, emotional, and behavioral struggles</li><li>Demonstrated ability to model, teach, and support, with excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Superior organizational skills, strong work ethic, and attention to detail</li><li>Demonstrated ability to accept and provide constructive feedback</li><li>Sensitivity and respect for diversity in both clients and staff</li><li>Unique ability to connect with others, with clear healthy boundaries</li><li>Sound and appropriate judgment</li><li>Solid writing and documentation skills, as well as computer literacy</li><li>Maintain strictest confidentiality regarding clients, families, and employees; adhere to all HIPPA guidelines and regulations</li><li>Visual and hearing acuity to perform job related functions</li><li>Strong commitment to Italian Homes values, philosophy, and mission</li></ul> The Italian Home for Children is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a diverse team to support our population of diverse clients. All qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, handicap, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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