Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Counselor II - Youth Support Type Regular Full-Time Job ID 31251 Schedule Monday through Friday 10am-6pm Location : Address 135 Gold Star Blvd Overview

$24.04/hr

$3000 New Hire Sign-on Bonus

 

We are seeking dedicated Youth Support Workers to join our Support and Stabilization team. As a Youth Support Worker, you will provide home and community-based support, skill-building, and case management for youth involved with the Department of Children and Families (DCF). This role involves working one-on-one with youth to help them develop social skills, coping mechanisms, and the tools needed to navigate family challenges and transition to adulthood.

Responsibilities Provide one-on-one support to youth in the community, focusing on skill-building, mental health coping strategies, and resiliency.Assist youth in setting goals for education, career, and personal development, especially those transitioning into adulthood.Support youth facing mental health challenges, trauma, family conflict, and educational struggles.Travel within Central Massachusetts to provide in-home services, attend DCF meetings, and coordinate with local agencies.Complete individualized needs assessments and treatment plans.Coordinate referrals for therapeutic services, including substance use treatment, domestic violence services, and mental health care.Collaborate with other service providers to ensure coordinated care and monitor progress.Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and ongoing case management.Document all services and maintain accurate, timely records in the agency’s electronic health system. Qualifications BA/BS/BSW degree in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or a related human service field or five years of experience working with youth.At least two years of experience working with youth and families preferred.Strong knowledge of child/youth mental health, behavior management, and family systems theory.Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.Bilingual (English/Spanish) and/or bi-cultural skills preferred. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Share this job on your Social Network! | More

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