Youth Therapeutic Support Specialist — Evenings & Weekends

Advocates; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates is a Worcester-based nonprofit providing In Home Therapy, Therapeutic Mentoring, and In Home Behavioral Services to children and families. The In Home Youth Support team helps adolescents up to age 21 through community and home activities, building skills in behavior, communication, and problem solving within a supportive treatment team.

You will participate in care planning, coordinate interventions, and support families with transportation and community links, with evenings and at

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with children/families and adolescents.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Engage youth in social, recreational, athletic, and artistic activities in the community and in their homes.
• Participate in provider team meetings and collaborate with youth, family, and collaterals to support the youth’s healthy functioning in the community.
• Implement appropriate interventions to support youth and parent/guardian/caregiver.
• Provide member transportation as needed in connection with service delivery.
• Assist in coordinating 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

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

Job description

Advocates is a Worcester-based nonprofit providing In Home Therapy, Therapeutic Mentoring, and In Home Behavioral Services to children and families. The In Home Youth Support team helps adolescents up to age 21 through community and home activities, building skills in behavior, communication, and problem solving within a supportive treatment team.

You will participate in care planning, coordinate interventions, and support families with transportation and community links, with evenings and at