Therapeutic Mentor Specialist

 Position Summary

Under general supervision, provides one-on-one behavioral interventions with children and youth receiving specialty mental health.  The Therapeutic Mentor Specialist will provide services in the client’s home/residential placement/school and/or during community outings.

 Work Functions and Responsibilities

●      Provide one on one direct behavioral intervention with children/youth in various environments

●      Serves as a positive role model for the child/youth

●      Provide time-structured activities

●      Provide immediate behavioral reinforcements

●      Complete all required documentation

●      Attend group supervision

●      Ensure the safety of the client at all times

●      Provide appropriate time-out strategies (when appropriate)

●      Develop behavioral treatment plans with input of treatment team 

●      Collaboration with and support from the Department of Social Services (and treatment team members) in efforts to provide a positive environment for the child/youth

●      Ability to work evening and weekend hours required

●      Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

●      High School Diploma Some College Preferred in social sciences from accredited university

●      Criminal Background Check

●      CPR First Aid (must secure prior to case assignment)

●      Experience providing case management services to a full range of individuals from youth through adulthood.

●      Available to work a flexible work schedule including evenings.

●      Superb organizational skills.  

●      Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with mentally or emotionally disabled persons and their families.  

●      Must have a current and valid Maryland driver’s license in accordance with Maryland DMV driver’s license eligibility requirements.  

●      Prior experience working with youth, adolescents, and adults in an urban environment is preferred.