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

Seven Hills Foundation; Worcester (MA); In loco; USD 48.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Retirement match

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Home mortgage initiative

Paid vacation

Personal days

Holidays

Sick time

Descrizione del lavoro

Seven Hills Foundation in the United States seeks a Youth and Family Support Specialist II to provide in-home and community-based support to youth and families involved with the Department of Children and Families (DCF). The role strengthens caregiver skills, promotes safety and stability, and connects families with resources supporting children's well-being.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, or at least 5 years of relevant experience; a

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver's license – class C or D1.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings/weekends.

Mansioni

• Provide individualized, family-centered support in homes, communities, and outreach settings.
• Help caregivers build skills that promote child safety, stability, and well-being.
• Use Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed approaches to engage youth and families.
• Support families in developing natural support networks and connecting with community resources.
• Assist with reunification, family visitation, and transitions into or within the home.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in electronic health and state systems.
• Communicate regularly with DCF and other providers regarding service delivery and safety concerns.
• Serve as a mandated reporter and follow all applicable agency, contractual, and regulatory requirements.

Conoscenze

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma-informed care

Family-centered support

Documentation

DCF coordination

Community resources

Reunification support

Housing aid

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in social work psychology human services

Strumenti

EHR systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Seven Hills Foundation in the United States seeks a Youth and Family Support Specialist II to provide in-home and community-based support to youth and families involved with the Department of Children and Families (DCF). The role strengthens caregiver skills, promotes safety and stability, and connects families with resources supporting children's well-being.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, or at least 5 years of relevant experience; a