Youth Outreach Worker
About The Position
Make a Difference. Make Connections. Make Change. Are you passionate about empowering young people and helping them build brighter futures? Do you thrive in fast-paced, community-centered environments where every day brings new opportunities to make a real impact? Bay State Community Services is looking for an Youth Outreach Worker who is ready to jump in, connect with youth, and support meaningful change across our community. As a Youth Outreach Worker, you’ll be on the front lines of engagement—building relationships, offering support, and helping young people access the resources they need to succeed. This is a hands-on, high-energy role perfect for someone who believes in the power of connection and community.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED, Associates Degree, or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field
- Experience with the child/adolescent population and experience in clinical/residential setting preferred
- Experience with systems, especially DMH preferred
- Individuals with lived experience preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Additional languages are desirable
- Computer proficiency
- Valid MA driver’s license with acceptable driving record and current proof of insurance
- Acceptable CORI and SORI background record check as required by program
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the child/adolescent population and experience in clinical/residential setting
- Experience with systems, especially DMH
- Individuals with lived experience
- Additional languages
Responsibilities
- Engage with youth in the community through outreach, support, and mentorship
- Build trusting relationships that encourage growth, stability, and positive decision-making
- Connect young people with services, programs, and opportunities
- Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to youth empowerment
- Bring creativity, compassion, and enthusiasm to every interaction
Benefits
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
- Eye-Med Vision Benefits
- Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- 35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)
- Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
- Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
- Mileage reimbursement
- Extensive Training Program
- Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)
- Supervision for Licensure and Specializations
- Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
- Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices
- Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
