Trauma-Informed Youth & Family Specialist

Ascentria Care Alliance; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascentria Care Alliance is seeking a Youth and Family Specialist to support youth in home-like settings and recruit and assist foster families. The role requires collaboration with schools, child welfare staff, therapists and courts to ensure permanency and well-being for children and youth.

The position emphasizes a human-centered, trauma-informed approach, strong documentation practices, and coordination of services across dental, medical, and educational supports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a human centered, strength-based, trauma-informed approach when working with clients, families and collaterals.
• Build trusting relationships with youth and families to support personal growth and safety.
• Advocate for youth needs to ensure equitable and quality care.
• Provide clinical case management across multiple systems for foster children and families.
• Coordinate and support supervised family visits, parent coaching, and interagency collaboration.
• Maintain up-to-date case files, documentation, and court updates as required by licensing and policy.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Ascentria Care Alliance is seeking a Youth and Family Specialist to support youth in home-like settings and recruit and assist foster families. The role requires collaboration with schools, child welfare staff, therapists and courts to ensure permanency and well-being for children and youth.

The position emphasizes a human-centered, trauma-informed approach, strong documentation practices, and coordination of services across dental, medical, and educational supports.