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Transitions focuses on building academic skills, life and career skills and general independence for high school graduates and young adults with autism spectrum disorders and/or other learning disabilities. They help guide students through their post-high school journeys and support them to achieve success in higher education, in their careers, and in learning to live independently.

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What does a Peer Mentor do?Peer Mentors help young adults attending Transitions navigate throughout their college experience. They help guide students through their post-high school journeys and support them to achieve success in higher education, in their careers, and in learning to live independently.If you're ready to make a significant impact in the lives of young adults, while maintaining a balance for your own interests and pursuits, apply today to start your rewarding journey with Transitions!Qualifications:<ul><li style="line-height:normal">High School Degree or GED is required</li><li style="line-height:normal">Be enrolled in a College course or a recent college graduate is preferred</li><li style="line-height:normal">Valid NYS Driver's license with 2 years' experience is preferred</li></ul>What Can Transitions Offer You?<ul><li style="color:#000000;line-height:normal">A Peer Mentor can earn between $19.12 - $22.64 per/hour</li><li style="color:#000000;line-height:normal">Unique shifts that allow for up to 40 hours within three days<ul><li style="color:#000000;line-height:normal">Thursday - Saturday, or Saturday - Tuesday shifts available</li><li style="color:#000000;line-height:normal">Live-in, day, evening, and weekend shifts available</li></ul></li><li style="color:#000000;line-height:normal">Paid training</li><li style="color:#000000;line-height:normal">Both full-time and part-time positions are available</li></ul>What is Transitions?Transitions is a part of The Arc Lexington with campuses in Mayfield (Fulton County), Cobleskill and Albany. Transitions focuses on building academic skills, life and career skills and general independence for high school graduates and young adults with autism spectrum disorders and/or other learning disabilities.Why Work at Transitions?We always strive to be the best possible employer. This means going to great lengths to ensure it is a great workplace where employees feel valued, nurtured and respected. Employees find fulfilling, meaningful careers at Transitions and enjoy being part of our family. The Arc Lexington employees have repeatedly voted us for several awards:<ul><li style="color:#000000;line-height:normal">2013 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award</li><li style="color:#000000;line-height:normal">2014 - Voted #1 Large Workplace in the Capital District</li><li style="color:#000000;line-height:normal">2014 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award</li><li style="color:#000000;line-height:normal">2017 - Best Company to Work For in New York State</li><li style="color:#000000;line-height:normal">2022 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award & Times Union Meaningfulness Award</li></ul> The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws ("each a "Protected Characteristic"). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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Therapeutic Mentoring services include supporting, coaching, and training the youth in age-appropriate behaviors, interpersonal communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution, and relating appropriately to other children and adolescents, as well as adults, in recreational and social activities pursuant to a behavioral health treatment plan. These services help to ensure the youth's success in navigating various social contexts, learning new skills and making functional progress, while the Therapeutic Mentor offers supervision of these interactions and engages the youth in discussions about strategies for effective handling of peer interactions.

<div>CSO is looking for a Therapeutic Mentor/Therapeutic Training and Support Specialist for our Family Support Services team in Pittsfield. Looking for a rewarding opportunity to better the lives of children and families in your community?Join our team of dedicated professionals in our Family Support Services Program. Provide community-based direct care services to children and families. The main focus of these services is to alleviate the youth's mental health issues and strengthen the family structures and supports.Therapeutic Mentoring offers structured, one-to-one, strength-based support services between a therapeutic mentor and a youth for the purpose of addressing daily living, social, and communication needs. Therapeutic Mentoring services include supporting, coaching, and training the youth in age-appropriate behaviors, interpersonal communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution, and relating appropriately to other children and adolescents, as well as adults, in recreational and social activities pursuant to a behavioral health treatment plan.These services help to ensure the youth's success in navigating various social contexts, learning new skills and making functional progress, while the Therapeutic Mentor offers supervision of these interactions and engages the youth in discussions about strategies for effective handling of peer interactions.The Therapeutic Mentoring provider engages the youth in activities in the community. These activities meet one or more of the following purposes:<ul><li>Provision of anticipatory guidance</li><li>Teaching of alternative strategies</li><li>Role playing</li><li>Behavioral rehearsal</li><li>Skill acquisition in the community</li><li>Practicing skills in the community</li><li>Exposure to social situations in which age-appropriate skills can be practiced</li><li>Enhancing conflict resolution skills</li><li>Developing communication skill</li><li>Therapeutic Mentoring interventions are designed to address one or more goals on a youth's existing Treatment Plan and are provided while engaging the youth in the following types of activities:</li><li>Social activities</li><li>Recreational activities</li><li>Athletic activities</li><li>Artistic or creative activities</li><li>Educational or vocational activities</li><li>Activities of daily living based in the community (e.g., taking public transportation, applying for a job, etc.).</li></ul>Therapeutic Training and Support (TT&S) is a member of the In-Home Therapy (IHT) Team. TT&S is a service provided by a qualified paraprofessional working under the supervision of a clinician to support implementation of the clinician's treatment plan to assist the youth and family in achieving the goals of that plan. The paraprofessional assists the clinician in implementing the therapeutic objectives of the treatment plan designed to address the youth's mental health, behavioral, and emotional needs. This service includes teaching the youth to understand, direct, interpret, manage, and control feelings and emotional responses to situations and to assist the family to address the youth's emotional and mental health needs.Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a human services field plus two years of experience working with children</li><li>Valid driver's license and reliable transportation</li></ul>Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.We also seek applicants who embody CSO's values by being:<ul><li>Positive -- maintaining resiliency and focusing on solutions</li><li>Respectful -- collaborating and effectively communicating</li><li>Insightful -- demonstrating self-awareness and effectively priority setting</li><li>Conscientious -- taking accountability and applying feedback</li></ul>What We Offer:Competitive salaries, full health and dental coverage, free CEUs for in-house training, ample paid time off, a 403B retirement savings plan, employee referral bonuses, group rate supplemental insurances, a premier employee assistance program, personal cell phone plan discounts, and a flexible, supportive work environment fostering collaboration.Our Agency:Clinical & Support Options, Inc. is a dynamic behavioral health organization serving Western Massachusetts for over 50 years. With offices across Springfield, Northampton, Greenfield, and beyond, we're dedicated to providing comprehensive support to individuals and families. Join our team of over 650 multi-disciplinary staff and become part of a collaborative environment where excellence is fostered internally and partnerships are forged externally with community organizations. At CSO, you'll find a flexible and supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and growth. Join us and make a positive impact on thousands of lives in our communities!CSO was voted a "Healthcare Industry Top Workplace" in 2023 and 2024. We are the fastest-growing Behavioral Health agency in Western Massachusetts. CSO has consistently received high marks on their internal employee satisfaction survey, noting that over 90% of CSO staff would recommend CSO as a great place to work. We encourage you to check us out!CSO offers Training in: Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Skills and more.EOE/AA</div>

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