Overview Show your passion by empowering youth and families when joining the Wayside team!
Wayside is one of Massachusetts' most respected youth and family-serving agencies, supporting more than 6,000 youth and families annually across Central, Eastern, and Northeastern regions.
We invest in our employees' wellness with comprehensive benefits, including tuition and training reimbursement, a PTO package with 3 wellness days, 9 paid holidays, and up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year. Enjoy a learning environment with free training, CEUs, and more, along with exceptional medical benefits, financial health supports, and career development opportunities.
Apply today and earn a $2,000 sign-on bonus!
(Master's Level) – Community Based
Salary Range:$65,000.00 - $70,000.00/year + sign-on bonus (half paid after 30 days of employment and the other half paid after 90 days of employment/pro-rated for part time).
What you will do
Conduct individual, family, and group counseling using trauma informed and culturally responsive interventions for youth and their families.
Assist caregivers in navigating systems, to promote their awareness of resources and access to supports.
Empower caregivers with skills and strategies to support their child’s behavioral health needs.
Create care plans and interventions to support skill-based growth for clients.
Promote and strengthen family’s natural supports to foster a welcoming and supportive community for the youth.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team with the child, parents, and other providers to ensure close collaboration and coordination of care.
Ensure that client’s rights are respected, particularly in regard to cultural competency.
Collaborate with other community-based organizations to provide services and care for clients.
Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars
Talent connecting with people.
Strong communication skills–both written and verbal.
Ability to assess and manage risk.
Flexibility, creative thinking, and adapt to competing priorities.
Minimum Requirements
Masters Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field.
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.
We will train you in
Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Trauma Informed Practice; Attachment, Regulation, Competency Model (ARC); Substance Use Intervention; Risk and Safety Assessment.