Transition Facilitator - Part-Time

Wayside • Somerville, MA

10d

About The Position

Wayside's Young Adult program in Somerville is seeking a compassionate and dedicated part-time Transition Facilitator to provide case management for 6–9 assigned clients living in program apartments. The role assesses participants' abilities and needs in areas including transportation, medication administration, health and wellness, budgeting, and substance use, and develops treatment plans addressing relevant needs. This position is 20 hours per week and pays $21.00–$26.50 per hour, depending on experience, plus a sign-on bonus paid in two installments (half after six months and half after one year of employment, prorated for part-time work).

The Transition Facilitator coordinates intake and ongoing case management, develops and evaluates service plans with participants, provides life-skills education, and supports employment and apprenticeship opportunities. The role also connects participants with community services, provides counseling and crisis support, monitors participants, completes documentation, attends meetings and trainings, and helps develop and implement program policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field.
• A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle; driving in the community is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a community-based and/or residential setting with youth.
• Bilingual/Bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Interpersonal and communication skills, charisma, empathy, dedication, reliability, teamwork, self-awareness, and good time management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate intake assessments for new participants.
• Schedule weekly case management meetings with assigned participants.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate service and participation plans in collaboration with participants.
• Provide individual and group life-skills assessment, education, and training.
• 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, and community service resources.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, referrals, service linkage, and advocacy for program participants.
• Provide an appropriate level of monitoring and supervision for program participants.
• Complete required documentation.
• Participate in weekly and other required agency staff meetings, agency trainings, supervision with the Program Director, and assigned community meetings.
• Assist with developing and implementing appropriate policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Wayside Youth and Family Support Network policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus, with half paid after six months of employment and half after one year; prorated for part-time employment.
• Training in Motivational Interviewing, the Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC), Courageous Conversations, CPR, and First Aid.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time