Youth & Family Specialist — Foster Care & Child Services

Language Bank; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascentria Care Alliance in Massachusetts is seeking a Youth and Family Specialist to support youth in home-like settings and pursue permanency, while recruiting and supporting foster families. The role requires collaboration with school personnel, child welfare staff, therapists, lawyers, and court personnel to coordinate care.

The position includes on-call duties, care coordination across dental, medical, psychological services, and education advocacy, with strong documentation and licensing

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related field required or equivalent experience.
• LSW licensure eligibility required.
• Spanish speaking ability required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a human-centered, strength-based, trauma-informed approach when working with clients and families.
• Provide clinical case management across multiple systems to foster children, families, and biological families.
• Coordinate services including dental, medical, and psychological supports and education advocacy.
• Attend meetings with collaterals and ensure effective interagency collaboration.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records in compliance with licensing.
• Provide on-call coverage and crisis response as needed.

Skills

Spanish speaking

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

MA in Social Work or related field

LSW licensure eligibility

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ascentria Care Alliance in Massachusetts is seeking a Youth and Family Specialist to support youth in home-like settings and pursue permanency, while recruiting and supporting foster families. The role requires collaboration with school personnel, child welfare staff, therapists, lawyers, and court personnel to coordinate care.

The position includes on-call duties, care coordination across dental, medical, psychological services, and education advocacy, with strong documentation and licensing