Educational Liaison

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network • Framingham, MA

9d • $25 - $27

About The Position

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring an Educational Liaison for its community-focused Family Resource Center in Framingham. The role works closely with local school districts and supports families navigating educational and school-related concerns. It serves as a resource to families, schools, and the community to improve student attendance and graduation rates, reduce truancy, and identify systemic issues. The liaison also connects family members experiencing CRA-related issues with services suited to their needs and coordinates special events and other interagency activities involving schools. The position requires community driving and offers a supportive, team-focused work culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of navigating the CRA and IEP processes.
• Competency in various technology platforms.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle, as driving in the community is required.
• Confidence in leading groups and trainings for families.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Empathy and compassion for people experiencing challenges.
• Flexibility, creative thinking, and the ability to adapt.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with local school districts to help family members navigate educational and school-related concerns and needs.
• Support families, schools, and the community in improving student attendance and graduation rates, reducing truancy rates, and identifying systemic issues.
• Ensure family members experiencing CRA-related issues are connected to services that meet their individual needs.
• Negotiate and implement special events and other interagency activities involving schools.

Benefits

• $2,000 sign-on bonus, prorated for part-time; half paid after six months of employment and half after one year.
• Tuition and training reimbursement.
• PTO package with three wellness days.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Up to three weeks of vacation in the first year.
• Free training and CEUs.
• Medical benefits.
• Financial health supports.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time