Youth & Family Support Specialist II — In-Home/Community

Seven Hills Foundation, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Home Mortgage Initiative

Paid Vacation

Personal Days

Holidays

Sick Time

Job summary

Seven Hills Foundation, Inc. is seeking a Youth and Family Support Specialist II to provide in-home and community-based support to youth and families involved with DCF.

The role strengthens caregiver skills, promotes safety and stability, and helps connect families with essential resources for child and youth wellbeing. You will collaborate with DCF caseworkers and providers, maintain timely documentation, and participate in supervision and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in social work, psychology, human services, or related field.
• Experience with youth and families in community-based or child welfare settings preferred.
• Ability to engage diverse families using trauma-informed approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, family-centered support in homes and communities.
• Help caregivers build skills to promote child safety and stability.
• Engage youth and families using Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed practices.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma-informed care

Family engagement

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field

Job description

Seven Hills Foundation, Inc. is seeking a Youth and Family Support Specialist II to provide in-home and community-based support to youth and families involved with DCF.

The role strengthens caregiver skills, promotes safety and stability, and helps connect families with essential resources for child and youth wellbeing. You will collaborate with DCF caseworkers and providers, maintain timely documentation, and participate in supervision and ongoing professional development.