Therapeutic Mentor - (PART TIME)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Therapeutic Mentor

Hourly Pay: $23.33

Work Schedule: Work Hours Vary; generally, Monday-Friday

The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board is seeking a passionate and dedicated Part-Time Therapeutic Mentor to support youth in our community. In this rewarding role, you will provide both in-home and out-of-home educational support, behavioral interventions, training, and crisis management services to children and adolescents living with moderate to severe emotional challenges, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders, and their families.

Earn $23.33 per hour while working in a flexible environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. You'll be part of a committed team that upholds excellence and integrity in delivering mental health services, and you'll collaborate with professionals who share your passion for helping others thrive.

Since 1971, the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of high-quality, essential, and community-based services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with a mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

As a Part-Time Therapeutic Mentor with the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you will play a vital role in supporting children and adolescents living with moderate to severe emotional disturbances, developmental disabilities, or substance use challenges. In this dynamic position, you will provide in-home and out-of-home education, behavioral interventions, and crisis management services to promote growth across academic, social, and independent living skills. Key responsibilities will include: crisis intervention and behavioral support, participation in treatment planning, outreach and service provider linkage, and positive role modeling to guide and inspire youth.

To thrive as a Part-Time Therapeutic Mentor at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in a human services field-such as Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Counseling, and have at least one year of clinical experience supporting emotionally troubled children and their families. Alternatively, applicants with five years of relevant clinical experience may also be considered. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, empathy, and a solid understanding of behavioral interventions for youth with emotional disturbances and intellectual or developmental disabilities. Proficiency in crisis management, behavioral analysis, and accurate documentation is essential, as is a commitment to upholding client confidentiality. A valid Virginia driver's license is necessary to provide both in-home and out-of-home services. Most importantly, candidates should be dedicated to fostering self-esteem and personal growth in the youth they mentor.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Bachelor's degree in human services (such as Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or Counseling) and at least one (1) year of clinical experience working with emotionally troubled children and affected families, including youth living with developmental disabilities. Valid Driver's License.

OR

• Five (5) years of clinical experience working with emotionally troubled children and affected families, including youth living with developmental disabilities. Valid Driver's License.

If you think this role will suit your needs, great! Applying is a piece of cake. Good luck - we're excited to meet you!

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.