Job Description

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 $2,000.00 sign-on bonus (pro-rated for part-time)!

Educational Liaison

Family Resource Center - Framingham

Salary Range: $25.00 - $27.00/hour + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time).

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring for a creative and supportive individual to work in our community focused Family Resource Center in Framingham! We provide a supportive culture that is team-focused and places value on healthy work dynamics.

What you will do

• Work closely with the local school districts to help family members navigate through educational and school-related concerns and needs.
• Serve as a resource to families, schools, and the community in improving overall student attendance and graduation rates, reducing truancy rates, and identifying systemic issues.
• Ensure all family members experiencing CRA related issues are connected to services that meet their individual needs.
• Be responsible for negotiating and implementing special events and other interagency activities that involve schools.

Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:

• Confidence in leading groups and trainings to families.
• Strong communication skills –both written and verbal.
• Empathy and compassion for those experiencing challenges.
• Flexibility and creative thinking with an ability to adapt.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Knowledge of navigating the CRA and IEP processes.
• Competency in various technology platforms.
• 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; Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC); Trauma Informed Practice.