Transition Facilitator

Wayside Youth; Waltham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Wayside Youth is seeking a dynamic Transitional Facilitator/Case Manager in Waltham, MA to support DCF young adults (18-22) in transitional housing. You will coordinate intake, meet weekly, and develop service plans with participants to promote stability and growth.

The role requires 1+ year experience with adolescents/young adults and residential programs; a driver's license and reliable vehicle are required. Bilingual abilities are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with adolescents or young adults.
• Experience in residential settings or programs for people who have been homeless.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate intake assessments for new participants.
• Schedule weekly case management meetings with assigned participants.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate service plans with participants.
• Provide life skills assessment and education for participants.
• Assist with employment/career development and apprenticeship matching.
• Develop and maintain a network of community-based supports.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, referrals, and advocacy.
• Monitor and supervise program participants.
• Complete documentation as required.
• Attend weekly agency staff meetings and trainings.
• Assist with policy development and procedure implementation.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Charismatic

Empathic

Dedication

Reliability

Teamwork

Self-awareness

Bilingual capacity

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

TRANSITIONAL FACILITATOR/ CASE MANAGER

Young Adult Services - Waltham

Salary: $21.00 - $26.50/hour depending on experience and degree + sign on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time).

Wayside’s is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Case Manager/Transitional Facilitator to provide a variety of case management and related services to DCF young adults (18-22 year old) residing in transitional housing through the Waverley Oaks Transitional Housing Program. Looking for an experienced individual who has worked 1+ years within residential. Looking for folks who can be strong guides to young adults.

What you will do:

• Coordinate intake assessments for new participants.
• Schedule weekly case management meetings with assigned participants.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate service/participation plans in collaboration with participants.
• Provide individual and group life skills assessment and education/training for participants.
• Provide employment assistance, career development, and apprentice job matching for identified participants. Develop, monitor, and evaluate apprenticeship experiences.
• Develop and maintain a broad network of community-based support services, including health, employment, education, counseling, self-help, community service, etc.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, referrals, service linkage, and advocacy on behalf of program participants.
• Provide an appropriate level of monitoring and supervision for program participants.
• Provide follow-up services for up to six months to interested former program participants.
• Complete all documentation as required.
• Participate in all weekly and required agency staff meetings, required agency trainings, supervision with the Program Director, and assigned meetings in the community.
• Assist with the development and implementation of appropriate policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Wayside Youth and Family Support Network policies and procedures.

Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:

• Interpersonal/ communication skills
• Charismatic
• Empathic
• Dedication
• Reliability
• Teamwork
• Self-awareness

MinimumRequirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, not required.
• Bilingual capacity is extremely preferred.
• Must haveat least 1 year of experience working with an adolescent or young adult population.
• Haveat least 1 year of experience working with residential or programs for people who have been homeless.
• Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

We will train you in

• Motivational Interviewing
• Courageous Conversations
• Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC)
• CPR and First Aid.