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Job Description Job Description Work just 4 days a week — and enjoy a 3-day weekend, every weekend!! Make a real difference in the lives of families as a Therapeutic Mentor here at NFS — while enjoying the flexibility of a 4 or 5-day work week, great pay, and a supportive team! The Therapeutic Mentor (TM) provides positive role modeling for children and youth who have challenges in areas including social skills, behavioral control, problem solving and conflict resolution. Mentors assist children and youth to identify and capitalize on their existing strengths to learn, practice, and perform new positive, age-appropriate ways of interacting with peers and adults. You will assist the children and youth to put these new skills into practice within and outside the home in order to incorporate them into their daily lives. Therapeutic Mentoring services are provided wherever the child or youth requires them, including home, community centers, after-school programs, or any other location where the child or youth encounters difficulties. Check out our new higher rates! Earn what you're worth, doing what you love! Bilingual opportunities! Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field OR Associate’s degree in a Human Services field with a minimum of one year of experience working with children, youth and families OR High School diploma or equivalent (GED) with a minimum of two years of experience working with children, youth and families Must be 21 years or older per state of Massachusetts CBHI program: Required Experience working with children diagnosed with behavioral-emotional disorders or children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Valid driver’s license with reliable and consistent access to a car Benefits: Optional 4 Day work week available! Work four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday! Health, dental & vision 3 weeks paid vacation 11 Paid holidays (including Juneteenth, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and NY Eve.) Generous sick time including mental health days 401k retirement plan with up to 4% match Voluntary short and long-term disability Voluntary Life Insurance Dependent care savings account Mileage reimbursement Longevity award - Monetary bonus and a vacation day annually Company provided laptop and cell phone Opportunity for professional growth Supervision for licensure provided Tuition Reimbursement Personal cell phone discount Compensation: Full-time Salary: $42,000 - $52,000 Incentive Rate: $40 / hour over productivity! Fee for Service Rate: $25 - $40 / hour If you’re ready to grow your career, help children and families thrive, and be part of a supportive, mission-driven organization — we’d love to meet you. Apply today and join a team that values you as much as you value your work.

Required qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field
  • Associate’s degree in a Human Services field with a minimum of one year of experience working with children, youth and families
  • High School diploma or equivalent (GED) with a minimum of two years of experience working with children, youth and families
  • Must be 21 years or older per Massachusetts CBHI program
  • Experience working with children diagnosed with behavioral-emotional disorders or children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
  • Valid driver’s license with reliable and consistent access to a car

Desired qualifications:

  • Bilingual opportunities
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