Therapeutic Support Specialist

Brockton Area Multi-Servi•Brockton, MA

5h•$22

About The Position

BAMSI has been “bringing people and services together” since 1975. Through the Parent Information Network (PIN), we support youth, Transition‑Age Youth (TAY), and families living with emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. Our Flexible Support Services program uses the wraparound model to deliver family‑driven, strength‑based supports that empower young people to build resilience, independence, and long‑term stability.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a human services field required
One or more years of experience working with youth/TAY with emotional or mental health challenges
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills
Understanding of mental health, trauma, domestic violence, substance use, and family systems
Strong administrative, organizational, and professional writing skills
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Must be willing to transport youth/families in personal vehicle
Ability to travel up to 80% of the time within the BAMSI region
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Wraparound model preferred
Familiarity with state agencies (DMH, DCF, DDS, DYS, DOE) and CBHI services (ICC, IHT, TM, ABA, FS&T) desired

Responsibilities

Provide individualized and group support services to youth/TAY with serious emotional disturbance (SED), helping them develop social skills, independent living skills, self‑care skills, and community integration.
Support youth/TAY with visioning, goal‑setting, and futures planning
Implement and monitor individualized action plans and treatment interventions
Facilitate activities that build family functioning, peer relationships, boundaries, and community navigation
Teach daily living skills such as budgeting, banking, self‑care, transportation use, and vocational exploration
Provide structured recreational, social, and resilience‑building activities
Collaborate with the Program Director, Clinician, Parent/Caregiver, and treatment providers to ensure coordinated care
Support crisis planning and respond to youth needs during crisis situations
Participate in wraparound meetings, problem‑solving strategies, and safety plan development
Advocate for youth/TAY to ensure supports are strengths‑based and culturally responsive
Record progress notes, outcomes data, action plans, and other required documentation
Utilize youth self‑assessment data to guide goal‑setting and transition planning
Transport youth/TAY to appointments, activities, and community engagements
Participate in weekly supervision, monthly consultation, and behavior rehearsals
Perform duties consistent with DMH and BAMSI policies, including safety protocols
Complete other related duties as assigned