Youth and Family Support Worker

Wayside•Framingham, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring a community-based Youth & Family Support Worker in Framingham. The role provides culturally informed therapeutic interventions to children, young adults, and their families to build skills in social functioning, symptom management, coping, and activities of daily living. The worker collaborates with the treatment team to support continuity in treatment, services, and messaging. The position combines mentoring, counseling, and skill-building with practical support such as transportation, referrals, and help accessing concrete resources including furniture and food. The worker also advocates for families and attends meetings with them as requested by the youth or family. The role requires driving in the community and access to a reliable vehicle. Training is provided in Motivational Interviewing, Courageous Conversations, Trauma Informed Practice, and the Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC). The stated salary range is $22.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience and degree, plus a sign-on bonus paid in two installments: half after six months of employment and half after one year, prorated for part-time employees.

Requirements

High school diploma and at least 5 years of experience working directly with children, young adults, and/or families; or an associate degree in social work or a related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field and at least 1 year of direct relevant experience.
Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Ability to connect with people.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to assess and manage risk.
Flexibility, creative thinking, and ability to adapt.

Responsibilities

Provide culturally informed therapeutic interventions to children, young adults, and their families.
Promote skill building in social functioning, symptom management, coping skills, and activities of daily living.
Collaborate with all team members to ensure continuity in treatment, services, and messages delivered.
Provide mentoring, counseling, and skill-building services to identified clients.
Provide practical support, including transportation, referrals, and assistance accessing resources such as furniture and food.
Advocate for families and attend meetings with them as requested by the youth or family.
Drive in the community as required.