Youth Therapeutic Training & Support Specialist

The Home for Little Wanderers, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home for Little Wanderers, Inc. in Roslindale/Somerville, MA, seeks a Youth Therapeutic Training & Support Specialist to deliver home-based services for children ages 3–21 within the Safe at Home program.

You will meet families in community settings and provide therapeutic training and support over several weeks to months. You will assess clients, identify treatment needs, design plans with outcomes, and collaborate with families to achieve goals in collaboration with supervisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Criminal Justice, or Psychology.
• Experience with behavior management systems, treatment planning, crisis intervention, case management and providing individual, group and/or family therapy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Department of Social Services and other local child and family advocate agencies.
• Must have Driver’s License and car.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in initial assessment and evaluation of new clients and families.
• Identify treatment needs and barriers to growth and development.
• Work with supervisor and colleagues to design treatment plans that address and specify outcomes.
• Collaborate with clients and family members to develop treatment objectives.

Skills

Behavior management

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Case management

Written and verbal communication

Driver's license

Bilingual

Microsoft Office

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet Explorer

General computer literacy

Job description

Youth Therapeutic Training & Support Specialist

Job Category : Community Based

Requisition Number : YOUTH007425

• Posted : October 2, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hourly Range : $21.39 USD to $33.65 USD

Locations

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Roslindale, MA 02131, USA

Description

We know that the best place for children to thrive and grow is in a stable home with their families. Often, youth and their families need additional supports to make home a safe place for a child that is struggling with their mental and behavioral health. Safe at Home is a team of therapists who work intensively with a child and his or her family in their home for a period of 3 weeks or 3 months.

The Safe at Home Program located in Somerville, MA is seeking Therapeutic Training & Support staff to join their team. The TT&S will provide individual and family based therapeutic services, crisis intervention and case management for defined program. S/he will meet with families of children 1-3 times weekly in community settings (mainly at home, but also at school, in hospitals, with peers, and in malls, parks, etc.) to provide therapeutic training and support services.

Children range in age from 3-21 and caseload is generally six to seven families.

How You Will Be Making A Difference

• Assist in initial assessment and evaluation of new clients and families.
• Identify treatment needs and barriers to growth and development.
• Work with supervisor and colleagues to design treatment plans that address and specify outcomes.
• Collaborate with clients and family members to develop treatment objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree required in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Criminal Justice, or Psychology (varies by program).
• Experience with behavior management systems, treatment planning, crisis intervention, case management and providing individual, group and/or family therapy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Department of Social Services and other local child and family advocate agencies.
• Must have Driver’s License and car.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications.

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• And more!

The pay range listed represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.

Education

Bachelors or better.

Preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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