Youth & Family Support Specialist - Sign-On Bonus

Wayside Youth; Lowell (MA); Hybrid; USD 63,039,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is seeking a Youth & Family Support Worker for our Lowell site to provide therapeutic interventions and supportive services to youth and families in the community.

You will collaborate with team members, offer mentoring and concrete supports, and participate in family meetings as needed. A strong human-services mindset and flexible approach are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 5+ years experience or Associates/Bachelor’s degree with relevant direct work with youth/families.
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Experience in behavioral health or youth services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally informed therapeutic interventions to youth, families, and young adults to build life skills.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure continuity of treatment and services.
• Offer both mentoring/counseling and concrete services like transportation and referrals.
• Attend meetings with families as requested by youth and/or family.

Skills

People connection

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Flexibility & creativity

Education

High School Diploma with 5+ years experience

Associates Degree in Social Work or related

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work/Psychology or related

Job description

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is seeking a Youth & Family Support Worker for our Lowell site to provide therapeutic interventions and supportive services to youth and families in the community.

You will collaborate with team members, offer mentoring and concrete supports, and participate in family meetings as needed. A strong human-services mindset and flexible approach are essential for success in this role.