Youth & Family Support Specialist (Behavioral Health)

Wayside Youth; Framingham (MA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus

Training in MI/ARC

Descripción de la vacante

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network in Framingham is hiring for a Youth & Family Support Worker to join our community-based team. The role focuses on delivering therapeutic support to youth and families within a collaborative care environment.

You will provide culturally informed interventions, coordinate with the care team, and help families access transportation and concrete services while promoting skill-building and resilience.

Formación

• High School Diploma plus 5+ years experience with children, young adults, and/or families.
• Associate Degree in Social Work or related field plus 3 years experience with children, young adults, and/or families.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field plus at least 1 year of direct experience with youth and families.
• Driving in the community is a requirement; valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide culturally informed therapeutic interventions to children, young adults, and families, promoting skills in social functioning, symptom management, coping, and daily living.
• Collaborate with team to ensure continuity in treatment, services, and messages delivered.
• Provide both mentoring, counseling, and practical support including transportation, referrals, and access to concrete services.
• Attend meetings with families as requested by youth and/or family.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Risk assessment

Flexible thinking

Communication skills

Educación

HS Diploma

Associate Degree in Social Work

Bachelor’s Degree in SW/Psychology

Descripción del empleo

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network in Framingham is hiring for a Youth & Family Support Worker to join our community-based team. The role focuses on delivering therapeutic support to youth and families within a collaborative care environment.

You will provide culturally informed interventions, coordinate with the care team, and help families access transportation and concrete services while promoting skill-building and resilience.