The Transition to Independence (TIP) program provides coaching and facilitation to transitional age youth and young adults (YYA) in meeting their life goals. The TIP TF provides support for 10-12 YYAs using mentoring, teaching skills, contingency contracting, counseling, and problem solving to maximize the likelihood ofsuccess for each YYA served. The TF develops and monitors in partnership with the YYA a person-centered plan and goal setting process. 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. The TF assists the YYA in identifying
that the integration of family members, friends or school personnel (for YYA under 18 or in college); and other relevant natural supports are powerful linkages in this process. The Senior Facilitator is a Certified TIP Trainer and provides training and support to TIP Facilitators in the areas of Strengths Discovery Assessment, the TIP Core Competency Action Plan, and the TIP Solutions Review process, as well as other areas defined by the Program Director related to service provision,
assessment, planning, and TIP core competencies that enhance the YYAs likelihood of reaching
goals in relevant life domains.

Job Duties and Reprehensibility

The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:

• Provides training to TIP Facilitators in the areas of the Strength Discovery Assessment process, engaging YYAs, developing TIP Core Competency Plans, and developing implementation strategies utilizing TIP modalities- as directed by YYA voice
• Acts as a resources for the TIP Facilitators regarding educational, social, parenting, and housing opportunities within the community
• Helps TIP Facilitators in developing TIP Solutions Review Documentation and preparing to present at TIP Solution Reviews
• Accompanies TIP Facilitators on initial assessment visits for the purpose of supporting and modeling for each new Facilitator in correct use of modalities and engagement strategies
• Delivers evidence informed/based practices, interventions and modalities, as required by the service
• Interfaces with adult mental health case managers to ensure continuity of age-appropriate services for individuals as they approach 18 years of age and older
• Assists the YYA in the identification of obstacles to living independently, obtaining employment, obtaining post-secondary education, and in developing supportive social and recreational activities
• Refers YYA to appropriate clinical, medical, and behavioral specialists as requested, helps YYA in acquiring access to community settings and resources (e.g. employment, housing, social security benefits)
• Performs other duties as assigned

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
• First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week):
• 15 days of Vacation per year
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 10 Sick Days per year
• 3 Personal Days per year
• Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!

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 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit 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.