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Riverside Community Care Therapeutic Support Specialist - DMH Flexible Support Services - Part Time in Needham, Massachusetts
Exciting opportunity to join Riverside Community Care as a Therapeutic Support Specialist!
In this vital position, the Therapeutic Support Specialist provide 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 (https://www.riversidecc.org/careers/employee-benefits/)
Our Culture
Hear what employees think about working for Riverside! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh5_qJ-SZ7o)
Required Skills
- Valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle required
Required Experience
Bachelor’s Degree or Associates degree in mental health related discipline required
Minimum of 2 years experience working with youth and families
Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.