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Sevita Family Support Specialist in Springfield, Massachusetts

Mentor South Bay , provides Early Intervention, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Behavioral Health and Mental Health Outpatient services across Massachusetts and Connecticut. For over 35 years, we’ve provided a collaborative, team-based approach dedicated to helping children, adults, and families reach their fullest potential. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

Family Support Specialist $3000 sign on bonus

Function as Therapeutic Mentor and/or Therapeutic Training and Support. Work under the supervision of the CBHI Coordinator, with the support and guidance of a qualified Clinician’s treatment plan to assist the youth and family in achieving the goals of the plan.

  • Assist Master’s level Clinicians in implementing the therapeutic objectives of the treatment plan created by the Clinician.

  • Teach youth to understand, direct, interpret, manage, and control feelings and emotional responses to situations.

  • Assist youth’s family to address the youth’s emotional and mental health needs.

  • Provide phone contact and consultation to youth/family and clinician as part of the intervention.

  • Improve patterns of interaction with youth & family to enhance problem-solving, limit setting, safety planning, communication, and skill-building to strengthen the family unit.

  • Monitor progress of youth & family in conjunction with clinician.

  • Provide skills training and demonstrate application of such to youth & family.

  • Identify and utilize community resources with youth & family.

  • Complete documentation according to schedule established by the clinic; remain compliant with documentation of visits.

  • Adhere to company policies, codes of conduct, administrative directives and therapy guidelines, and all office and administrativ procedures.

  • Keep clinician and/or supervisor informed of progress on all cases.

  • Adhere to recommendations from clinician and/or supervisor.

  • Maintain confidentiality in all clinical matters.

  • Responsible for transporting persons served, as necessary.

    Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a human service field from an accredited university and (1) year experience working with the target population of children/adolescents/transition age youth;

  • or Associate’s degree in a human service field from an accredited school and (1) year of experience working with the target population of children/adolescents/transition age youth.

  • Must be willing to work afternoons and early evenings.

  • Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle.

  • PC literacy and experience with MS Office Applications

  • Bilingual (fluent Spanish)

    Why Join Us?

  • Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week.

  • 401(k) with company match.

  • Paid time off and holiday pay.

  • Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.

  • Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

    We have a dynamic work environment where no day is ever the same – come join our team – Apply Today!

    Join Our Team

    If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to join Mentor South Bay’s mission of helping everyone live a full and happy life. Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career well-lived.

    Sevita is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Mentor Network is pleased to be an equal employment employer Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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