Youth Support Specialist — In-Home Therapy & Mentoring

Advocates; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates is a nonprofit organization providing in-home therapy, therapeutic mentoring, and behavioral services to children and families in the greater Boston area. The Youth Support position focuses on engaging youth up to age 21 in community and home activities, supporting family treatment planning, and coordinating services through collaborative teams.

Responsibilities include conducting outreach, coordinating care planning meetings, and transporting clients as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in counseling or related field with at least one year of experience working with children, families, and adolescents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with coworkers and providers.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to meet driving/transportation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Engage youth in social, recreational, athletic, and artistic activities in the community and in their homes.
• Participate in all provider team meetings and collaborate with youth, family, and collaterals to support the youth’s healthy functioning in the community.
• Implement appropriate interventions that can assist in supporting the youth and parent/guardian/caregiver.
• Provide member transportation as needed in connection with service delivery.
• Assist in the coordination of treatment planning and intensive family therapy.
• Provide coaching in support of decision making in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
• Attend necessary meetings, such as care planning, school, and hospital discharge meetings.
• Provide referrals and linkage to appropriate supports and services.
• Conduct member outreach as needed to engage members and families.
• Evenings and at least one weekend day is a requirement

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Job description

Advocates is a nonprofit organization providing in-home therapy, therapeutic mentoring, and behavioral services to children and families in the greater Boston area. The Youth Support position focuses on engaging youth up to age 21 in community and home activities, supporting family treatment planning, and coordinating services through collaborative teams.

Responsibilities include conducting outreach, coordinating care planning meetings, and transporting clients as needed.