Youth & Family Success Advocate

Language bank Ltd.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascentria Care Alliance is seeking a Youth and Family Specialist to support youth in home settings and assist with permanency efforts across our Child and Family Services team.

The role involves collaborating with schools, therapists, lawyers, and court personnel to advocate for youth, coordinate services, and recruit foster homes. Strong communication, flexibility, and a valid driver’s license are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field is required.
• Bilingual preferred to support diverse communities.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a human centered, strength-based, trauma-informed approach in work with clients, families, and collaterals.
• Build trusting relationships and support personal growth of clients.
• Advocate for youth needs to ensure equitable and quality care.
• Provide clinical case management across multiple systems for foster youth and families.
• Offer group and/or individual counseling, mediation, and guidance as training allows.
• Coordinate supervised family visits and provide parent coaching as appropriate.
• Attend meetings and ensure effective interagency collaboration.
• Develop and maintain documentation to meet licensing and program standards.
• Support recruitment and training of foster families; participate in matching processes.

Skills

Bilingual

Driver's license

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Case management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Word processing

Computer skills

Job description

Ascentria Care Alliance is seeking a Youth and Family Specialist to support youth in home settings and assist with permanency efforts across our Child and Family Services team.

The role involves collaborating with schools, therapists, lawyers, and court personnel to advocate for youth, coordinate services, and recruit foster homes. Strong communication, flexibility, and a valid driver’s license are essential.