Youth Support & Skill-Building Specialist

Open-Sky-Community-Services; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Supervision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Open Sky Community Services in Worcester, MA is seeking a Youth Support Specialist to help youth up to 22 years and families facing emotional and behavioral challenges. You will support self-management, crisis planning, social skills, daily living skills, stress management, and connect families with community resources.

Responsibilities include identifying strengths, maintaining records, transporting youth safely, and ensuring continuity of service while meeting licensing guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field required.
• Five years of experience with youth and families preferred.
• Bilingual candidates preferred.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in developing self-management skills including crisis and prevention planning, social skills, daily living skills, and stress management.
• Maintain files, documentation, and meet licensing guidelines; ensure continuity of service delivery.
• Transport individuals in a safe manner related to service delivery.
• Monitor progress toward identified goals and document outcomes.

Skills

Youth services experience

Bilingual

Reliable transportation

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Open Sky Community Services in Worcester, MA is seeking a Youth Support Specialist to help youth up to 22 years and families facing emotional and behavioral challenges. You will support self-management, crisis planning, social skills, daily living skills, stress management, and connect families with community resources.

Responsibilities include identifying strengths, maintaining records, transporting youth safely, and ensuring continuity of service while meeting licensing guidelines.