Therapeutic Specialist Teens Program

About Us

If you’re looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women, and children in your community, we may have a job for you. Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay. We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries, we serve families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference.

Full‑time

• Salary: $43,000-$45,000
• Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.
• Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.
• PTO is offered to full‑time and part‑time employees.
• 11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.
• $15,000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Training and career development.
• Discounted membership at the YMCA.

Acts as primary therapeutic support using trauma‑informed care to middle school and high school‑aged children in our onsite housing programs and affordable housing programs. Therapeutic Specialists may come from a variety of disciplines, including mental health, recreational therapy, and child life. The Therapeutic Specialist will work as part of a team by designing and facilitating group activities as therapeutic interventions, which impact socio‑emotional growth and development, and mental well‑being of children participating in the Teens Program.

Tasks include assessment, intervention planning, intervention implementation, case reviews of progress, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

• Assess students’ needs through observations, school and medical records, tests, and consulting with other professionals, teachers, families, and teens.
• Create treatment plans and programs that meet teens’ needs and interests using a Trauma‑Informed Care approach.
• Plan and implement interventions to mitigate the effects of trauma.
• Complete assessments and documentation in timely manner including but not limited to Biopsychosocial, progress notes and summary of service notes.
• Gather and analyze data to ensure accuracy.
• Use evidence‑based models such as Conscious Discipline, CBT and Motivational Interviewing.
• Develop and implement therapeutic goals and intervention for a case load of 2‑3 children.
• Engage students in therapeutic activities using a variety of modalities, including social circles, arts and crafts, drama, music, dance, sports, games, team activities, and field trips.
• Facilitate opportunities for teens to learn about healthy ways to cope with anxiety, stressors, and depression.
• Facilitate opportunities for teens to learn social skills and interpersonal skills to increase communication skills and build self‑confidence.
• Facilitate opportunities for teens to increase self‑awareness.
• Facilitate opportunities for teens to learn and practice healthy lifestyles.
• Record and analyze each teens’ progress consistently.
• Evaluate interventions for effectiveness.
• Collect and report ongoing data.
• Participate in staff and group meetings as well as family team conferencing. Participate in regular team meetings to develop plans for teens and monitor progress.
• Organize, plan, lead, and facilitate special events related to Teens Program, as assigned.
• Collaborate with other Metropolitan Ministries’ programs, community partners and other disciplines to provide therapeutic opportunities.
• Keep confidential records according to the Ethical Boundaries for Those That Serve and maintain professional boundaries.
• Demonstrate flexibility in work schedule to ensure that client/program needs are being met.
• Participate in Metropolitan Ministries’ holiday efforts, Bridge Builders and other fund‑raising events when needed. Provide tours of the facilities and speak on behalf of Metropolitan Ministries as needed.
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