Youth Support Specialist - Support and Stabilization

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

Job Description:Job DescriptionOpen Sky’s Support & Stabilization Services provide an array of services to support youth up to the age of 22 years and families that may be experiencing emotional and/or behavioral challenges. Services provided include groups, therapeutic services to help children remain in their home, preparation support for children reunifying with family, permanency support, skill building, increasing social connections, and providing families with community resources to meet basic needs. The goal of the program is to provide families with access to services that are tailored to their individualized strengths and needs which gives youth the greatest chance for safety, permanency, and well-being.The Youth Support Specialist will be responsible for helping individuals develop the skills needed for self-management, including crisis and prevention planning, social skill enhancement, daily living skill education, stress management, education about mental illness and symptoms and self-reinforcement and contingency management while monitoring their progress toward achieving identified goals.Other Key Responsibilities:Assist individuals in identifying individual strengths and interests.Maintain files, documentation and meet deadlines for S&S Services and Rehab Option and all other licensing guidelinesTransport individuals in a safe manner in matters related to service deliveryAssist in providing continuity of service delivery to youth as neededQualificationsBachelor’s degree in social services or related field required or five years of experience working with youth and families required.Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving history and reliable transportation, required.Bilingual candidates and those with lived experience highly preferred.Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.Pay Range:25.00 - 25.00About Us:At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training OpportunitiesGenerous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan403b Retirement Plan with Employer MatchLife Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramAnd more!Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.