Transition Facilitator

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network • Framingham, MA

13d • $21 - $27

About The Position

Wayside’s is seeking dynamic and compassionate Case Manager/Transitional Facilitator to provide a variety of case management and related services to DCF and homeless young adults (18-24 year old) residing in transitional housing Program. Looking for an experienced individual who has worked 1+ years within residential or programs for people who have been homeless. Looking for folks who can be strong guides to young adults.

Requirements

• Must have at least 1 year experience working with an adolescent or young adult population.
• Have at least 1 year experience working with residential or programs for people who have been homeless.
• Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred, not required.
• Bi-lingual capacity extremely preferred.
• MAP certified preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate intake assessments for new participants.
• Schedule weekly case management meetings with assigned participants.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate service/participation plans in collaboration with participants.
• Provide individual and group life skills assessment and education/training for participants.
• Provide employment assistance, career development and apprentice job matching for identified participants. Develop, monitor, and evaluate apprenticeship experiences.
• Develop and maintain a broad network of community-based support services, including health, employment, education, counseling, self-help, community service, etc.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, referrals, service linkage and advocacy on behalf of program participants.
• Provide appropriate level of monitoring and supervision for program participants.
• Provide follow-up services for up to six months to interested former program participants.
• Complete all documentation as required.
• Participate in all weekly and required agency staff meetings, required agency trainings, supervision with Program Director and assigned meetings in the community.
• Assist with the development and implementation of appropriate policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Wayside Youth and Family Support Network policies and procedures.

Benefits

• tuition and training reimbursement
• a PTO package with 3 wellness days
• 9 paid holidays
• up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year
• free training
• CEUs
• exceptional medical benefits
• financial health supports
• career development opportunities
• $2,000 sign-on bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees