Job Description

Job Summary

The Family Support Worker (FSW) provides information and educational resources to family members in addition to providing referrals to community resources.

What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference....

• Functions as part of a team
• Provides information and educational resources to Family Members
• Assists families in identifying local resources to meet individual family needs
• Hosts Parent and Youth Support groups
• Must have flexibility in job schedule to meet operation hours of the FRC; ability to work afternoon/evening hours
• Driving is required

Important Health and Wellness Benefits Which Begin On Your First Day of Employment

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

Generous Paid Time Off

35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)

Additional Benefits

Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)

Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness

Tuition Assistance

Mileage reimbursement

Extensive Training Program

Monthly 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

Requirements

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree preferred

· Experience with youth and families

· Experience with educational systems preferred

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Additional languages are desirable

· Strong Computer Skills

· Valid MA driver’s license acceptable driving record, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance

· Acceptable background record check as required by program

Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Contact Information:

recruitment@baystatecs.org

857-374-5669