Youth Mentor - Chrysalis Health

Ask yourself ...

Are you prepared to feel proud, be excited and motivated to drive to work each day and be a part of something much bigger than yourself?

$38,272 annually

TOP 8 PERKS TO JOINING OUR PROFESSIONAL TEAM!

• People First

• Innovative & Collaborative Team

• Mentoring Support

• Growth Opportunities

• Culture (Work Hard Play Hard)

• Family & Pet Friendly Office Environment

• Training and Development with CEU Credits

OPPORTUNITY

Dedicated, Ambitious, Professionals Wanted!

Chrysalis Health is looking for dynamic, energetic, passionate and honest people to join our team.

The perfect candidate will have the “right” combination of compassion, desire to help others and drive to work in a collaborative team environment. Chrysalis Health is a leader in community based behavioral healthcare in-homes and schools that provides clinical excellence to children, adolescents, adults and families throughout Florida.

CHRYSALIS HEALTH BENEFITS

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans with employer contribution

• Medical GAP Insurance

• Teledoc

• Life Insurance

• Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)

• Legal Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program and work-life benefits and resources

• Bereavement Counseling

• Paid Time Off

• 401k Retirement Plan with up to 4% match of bi-weekly pay

• Pet Insurance

• Travel Club

• Discounted Gym Membership

• Vendor Discounts

• Flexible schedule that is family and pet friendly

• Energetic and supportive work environment

• Employee Appreciation Events

• Stress relieving chair massages

• Employee referral program

• Increased management potential with our Leadership Curriculum

• Training Institute for ongoing growth and development

• Join a team with integrity and lots of community involvement

• Awesome culture! Work with diversified, talented team members that are enthusiastic, have a strong work ethic and are our biggest asset

Responsibilities

The therapeutic mentor is a person who functions as a fully integrated member of the CAT team, providing direct services to program clients including social and emotional support. Therapeutic mentor services include performing a wide range of tasks to assist consumers in regaining control over their own lives. The therapeutic mentor serves as a role model for the development of coping skills.

• Participate in rotating on-call schedule

• Be a member of the individual treatment team for an assigned number of clients

• Participate in the client-centered comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history, mental status, and diagnosis; physical health and dental health; use of drugs or alcohol; education and employment; social development and functioning; activities of daily living; and family structure and relationships

• Consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process

• Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures

• Participate in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings

• Participate in providing treatment and dual diagnosis services

• Provide work-related supportive services, such as assistance with grooming and personal hygiene, securing of appropriate clothing, wake-up calls, transportation

• Perform job coaching, problem solving, and support on and off the job site

• Provide ongoing assessment, problem solving, side by side services, skill training, supervision, and environmental adaptations to assist clients with activities of daily living

• Assist clients to find and maintain a safe and affordable place to live – apartment hunting, finding a roommate, landlord negotiations, cleaning, furnishing and decorating, and procuring necessities

• Assist and support clients to carry out personal hygiene and grooming tasks

• Provide nutrition education and assistance with meal planning, grocery shopping, and food preparation

• Assist and support clients to perform household activities, including house cleaning and laundry

• Ensure that clients have adequate financial support

• Teach money management skills and assist clients in accessing financial services

• Help clients to access reliable transportation

• Assist and support clients to have and effectively use a personal primary care physician, dentist, and other medical specialists as required

• Plan, structure, and prompt social and leisure-time activities on evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Provide side by side support and coaching to help clients socialize

• Organize and lead individual and group social and recreational activities to structure clients’ time, increase social experiences, and provide opportunities to practice social skills and receive feedback and support

• Provide practical help and supports, advocacy, coordination, side by side individualized support, problem solving, direct assistance, training, and supervision to help clients obtain the necessities of daily living including medical and dental care; legal and advocacy services; financial support such as entitlements or housing subsidies; supported housing; money-management services; and transportation

Qualifications

A high school degree and a minimum of one (1) year experience working directly with children or adolescents with behavioral needs; OR certification as a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist certified by Florida Certification Board; OR a Bachelor's degree in a social services major, such as psychology, social work, education or vocation rehabilitation.

Chrysalis Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Chrysalis Health also prohibits bullying and harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Chrysalis Health is committed to maintaining a Drug-Free Working in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify Chrysalis Health during the interview process.