DCF Support & Stablization Outreach Counselor

The Edinburg Center; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks vacation

12 paid holidays

12 paid sick days

3 personal days

Student loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

The Edinburg Center is seeking an Outreach Counselor in Bedford, MA to provide strength-based support to youth and families in community settings. Expect collaborative, trauma-informed, and youth-centered practice with a team focused on achieving home, school, and community goals.

You will build skills in daily living, communication, and coping, while supporting individualized treatment plans. The position requires flexibility, transportation, and a compassionate, team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or five years of relevant experience working with children and/or adolescents required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience with youth facing emotional/behavioral challenges preferred.
• Bilingual, bicultural, or lived experience encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct one-to-one strength-based support to youth in homes and communities.
• Coach youth to build daily living, social, communication, and coping skills.
• Support implementation of individualized treatment plans developed by the treatment team.
• Help youth and families achieve clinical goals related to emotional, behavioral, and family functioning.
• Collaborate with Clinicians, BCBA(s), and others to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in treatment planning and treatment review meetings.
• Maintain communication with providers and engage in case management as needed.
• Attend daily team meetings, departmental meetings, supervision, and trainings.
• Complete required documentation and maintain program compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship-building

Bilingual / bicultural (encouraged)

Flexibility in schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree or 5 years experience with youth

Job description

Position:DCF Support & Stablization Outreach Counselor

Location: Bedford, MA

Job Id:2047

# of Openings:1

Outreach Counselor

Pay: $22.10

The Edinburg Center is always looking for talented people to join our team. Our Outreach Counselors enjoy a competitive salary and an amazing benefits package including 3 weeks of vacation, 12 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 3 personal days. Benefits begin the 1st of the month following hire, and eligible employees may qualify for student loan forgiveness programs.

Who You Are:

A compassionate, energetic, and team-oriented professional who enjoys working directly with youth and families in community settings. You are passionate about helping children and adolescents build skills, overcome challenges, and achieve success at home, in school, and throughout their communities. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to providing person-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based support.

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's degree or five years of relevant experience working with children and/or adolescents required
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Experience working with youth experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges preferred
• Candidates who are bilingual, bicultural, or have lived experience are encouraged to apply
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, including afternoon and evening availability
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

What You Will Do:

• Provide direct one-to-one strength-based support to youth in their homes and communities
• Coach and train youth to build daily living, social, communication, and coping skills
• Support implementation of individualized treatment plans developed by the treatment team
• Help youth and families achieve clinical goals related to emotional, behavioral, and family functioning
• Collaborate with Clinicians, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), and other providers to ensure coordinated care
• Participate in treatment planning and treatment review meetings
• Maintain communication with providers and engage in case management activities as needed
• Attend daily Support and Stabilization team meetings, departmental meetings, supervision, and ongoing trainings
• Complete required documentation and maintain compliance with program standards and agency policies
• Stay current on best practices and contribute to a collaborative, team-based environment

Who We Are:

The Support and Stabilization Program is part of The Edinburg Center's Children's Mental Health Services Division. Our multidisciplinary team partners with youth and families to provide individualized, community-based support that helps children build skills, strengthen family relationships, and succeed in their homes, schools, and communities.

The Edinburg Center has more than forty years of experience providing innovative behavioral health services to individuals living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, autism, acquired brain injury, and other complex needs throughout Massachusetts.

When we're not at work, our staff enjoy hiking, traveling, reading, crafting, spending time with family, and everything in between. We value the diverse experiences, talents, and perspectives each team member brings to our organization.

What We Offer:

We offer an excellent benefits package for both full time and part time staff, including:

• Medical and Dental Insurance (30+ hours per week)
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time
• Professional development funding for conferences, seminars, certifications, and specialized training
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

We think the best benefit we offer is the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth and families while helping them build confidence, resilience, and brighter futures.

Be YOU!

We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds, including women, communities of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

The Edinburg Center, Inc. is an Affiant and Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates who bring the strength of diversity are encouraged to apply.