Youth & Family Specialist

Language Bank • Brockton, MA

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

Ascentria Care Alliance has been transforming underserved communities for over 150 years, providing a wide range of services to children, families, and seniors across five states. Recognized as one of the largest human services nonprofits in New England and one of the top 100 women-led businesses in Massachusetts, we envision vibrant communities where all individuals have access to resources to support one another to overcome challenges and seize opportunities. This service will primarily be delivered in person where the parent/caregivers are residing. It will be important for families to receive services where they are comfortable, which will promote engagement, and the opportunity for change. Based on the family’s needs, services may also be delivered in other locations including community-based settings such as public transportation, grocery stores, schools, banks, laundry mats, and doctors' offices. Ascentria’s vision is to ensure that settings for services will align with the unique needs of the family and promote knowledge of parenting and child development, building of social and emotional competence, parental resilience, social connections, and concrete supports. As part of our Safe and Stable Family Service; Ascentria will deliver services that assist parents/caregivers with growing their capacity to keep children safe in their homes to either prevent removal or support families after reunification. Motivational interviewing and parent coaching will be utilized to help develop and enhance the Five Protective Factors based on family strengths and individual needs.

Requirements

• MA - Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field with 1-year experience and LSW licensure eligibility
• NH - Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field with 2 -years’ experience working with children and/or families
• Ability to work within the Mission of the agency.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, protocols and/or procedures.
• Knowledge of Five Protective Factors framework and its application to family support
• Computer skills required.
• Ability to travel to meet client needs
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion

Nice To Haves

• Significant experience working with children with social/emotional/physical problems desirable.
• Mediation and conflict resolution skills helpful.
• Lived experience relevant to the role is strongly valued and encouraged
• Word processing/computer skills preferred.
• Open to new ideas and desire to grow professionally.
• Flexibility in thinking and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services that assist parents/caregivers with growing their capacity to keep children safe in their homes to either prevent removal or support families after reunification.
• Utilize motivational interviewing and parent coaching to help develop and enhance the Five Protective Factors based on family strengths and individual needs.
• Travel to meet client needs.
• Investigate, analyze and draw professional conclusions.

Benefits

• High quality/affordable health, dental, and vision insurance to support your overall wellness
• Flexible Spending Account to help manage eligible expenses
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer match
• A full-service Employee Assistance Program with many free and accessible services and supports
• Generous tuition reimbursement to invest in your professional growth and development
• Paid time off which increases as your tenure grows and holidays for work-life balance
• A workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, where all voices are heard and respected

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level