Therapeutic Support Specialist - DMH Flexible Support Services - Part

Milford, MA

ID:10411-709

Part-Time

Exciting opportunity to join Riverside Community Care as a Therapeutic Support Specialist!

In this vital position, the Therapeutic Support Specialist provides safe, therapeutic, strength-based skill development and resiliency building activities for youth and families, within the home and community.

The focus of these activities support include:

social and recreational engagement

development and maintenance of friendships

maintaining personal boundaries

stress management/relaxation/and mindfulness.

daily living skills (ie: money management/use of public transportation)

secondary education/pre-vocational/career planning and preparations

strategies to prevent and address bullying of others and being bullied.

Schedule: 20 hours per week; flexible hours between 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. to meet the needs of the families

Why You'll Love Riverside

We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.

Benefits include:

Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options

Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care

Eleven paid holidays

Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time

Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan

Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring

Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events

Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

Learn more about our benefits and culture:

Our Benefits

Our Culture

Hear what employees think about working for Riverside!

Required Skills:

Valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle required.

Required Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in mental health related discipline required.

Minimum of 2 years' experience working with youth and families

Riverside Community Care is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from culturally diverse applicants. We provide equal opportunity for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume today - https://www.riversidecc.org/careers/