Young Adult Transition Facilitator (TIP) at Vinfen

Everett, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

47480.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Coaching, Facilitation, Mentoring, Teaching Skills, Counseling, Problem Solving, Strength-Based Needs Assessments, Data Collection, Evidence-Informed Practices, CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, CPSS Certification, TIP Model Core Competency Training

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Scheedule: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (some late nights might be needed for events) Salary: $47,480 / year Sign on bonus: $2000; $666 upon completion of 30 days, $666 upon completion of 6 months, $667 upon completion of 9 months The Transition to Independence (TIP) Facilitator of the Enhanced Young Adult Program (EYAP) provides coaching and facilitation to transitional age Youth & Young Adults (YYA) in meeting their life goals. The TIP Facilitator provides support for 10-15 Youth & Young Adults using mentoring, teaching skills, contingency contracting, counseling, and problem solving to maximize the likelihood of success for each YYA served. The Facilitator helps each YYA recognize that life situations provide both successes and challenges that provide the YYA with valuable experiences and opportunities to learn. Other responsibilities include: * Conducts strength-based needs assessments via the Strength Discovery Assessment process, related to the transition domains as specified in the TIP System Development and Operations Manual -- Employment & Career, Educational Opportunities, Living Situation, Personal Effectiveness & Wellbeing and Community Life * Coaches and supports YYA as they progress through their levels of TIP support: active status, maintenance status, and follow-along * Delivers evidence informed/based practices as supported by the * Participates in activities sponsored by the SEAC Leadership group in support of the full membership of all YYA and * Collects and records data relevant to the progress of YYA across their goals during each of the active, maintenance, and follow-along Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security! Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes: * A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan * Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans * Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance * Generous Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time Benefits * Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care) * Educational Assistance and Remission Programs * $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap! * Other generous benefits and perks! About Us Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers [http://www.vinfen.org/careers] My Job. My Community. My Vinfen. Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Keywords: VinfenYFYQ, Peer mentor, facilitation, outreach, coach, mental health, YYAJOBS Qualifications * A minimum of 2 years' experience working in an educational, social service, juvenile justice, and/or mental health settings in which the person provided counseling, training, therapy, and/or guidance to Youth and Young Adultsandtheirfamilies(withaBachelor'sdegree)oraminimumof1yearexperienceintheabovenoted areas(withaMaster'sdegree). * One year working in a strengths-based model serving YYA in the role of Facilitator. Preference will be given to those who have experience in working with YYA with emotional/behavioral dysregulation or psychiatric * All applicants must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment Must be able to become CPSS certification certified as required. Completion of TIP Model Core Competency Training within 3 months of hire * All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, and driving record check * Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport YYA * A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least the past 6 months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check

Responsibilities

The Transition to Independence (TIP) Facilitator provides coaching and facilitation to transitional age Youth & Young Adults (YYA) to help them meet life goals using mentoring, teaching skills, and problem-solving. Responsibilities include conducting strength-based needs assessments across transition domains and supporting YYA through active, maintenance, and follow-along support levels.