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Therapeutic Mentor

FAMILY INDEPENDENCE INC

Roxbury, MA 02119 • $50,000 / yr • 10/6/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development

Family Independence, Inc. | Greater Boston, MA | $24.00/hour


Family Independence, Inc. is a Greater Boston-area nonprofit dedicated to keeping families safe and together. Through our Safe & Stable program, we partner with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to help families build the skills and stability they need to thrive.

We're hiring a Therapeutic Mentor to work directly with youth and families in the community, helping put each family's clinical treatment plan into action alongside a supervising Clinician.

Compensation & Schedule

$24.00/hour this is an hourly, overtime-eligible position (time-and-a-half for hours worked beyond 40/week)

Full-time, flexible schedule

Fieldwork throughout Greater Boston, in clients' homes and communities

What You'll Do

Work side-by-side with an assigned Clinician to carry out each family's treatment plan

Help youth build skills to understand and manage their emotions and behavior

Connect families with community resources and support agencies (DMH, DCF, DYS, DPH, and others)

Participate in care planning meetings when a youth is enrolled in Intensive Care Coordination

Complete timely documentation and check in regularly with your supervising Clinician

What You'll Bring

Associate's degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, or a related field

CANS certification preferred (training available)

Valid driver's license, safe driving record, and reliable access to a vehicle for community-based work

A steady, motivated, team-oriented approach to helping families

Bilingual ability is a plus

Why Family Independence

Meaningful, front-line work with real impact on families

Direct mentorship and support from your supervising Clinician

A small, close-knit team

How to Apply

Submit your resume through this posting. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial conversation.