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)!
Intensive Care Coordinator
Bachelor's Level – Community Based - Framingham/Waltham
Salary Range: $22.00 - $28.00/hour + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time).
Do you want a job connecting with youth in the field of behavioral health? Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring for dynamic Bachelor's Level Intensive Care Coordinator at our site in Framingham/Waltham! We provide a supportive culture that is team-focused and places value on healthy work dynamics.
What you will do:
• Provide care planning and coordination of services for eligible youth under the age of 21 using the Wraparound model consistent with System of Care philosophy.
• Facilitate Care Planning Team meetings and coordinate multiple services/ supports.
• Help caregivers learn effective advocacy skills.
• Collaborate with all members of the team to ensure continuity in treatment, services, and messages delivered.
• Attend meetings outside of Care Plan Meetings per request of the parent/guardian and youth.
• Assist in system navigation regarding school, court, state agencies (DCF, DMH, DDS) along with community resources for youth, young adults, and families.
Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:
• Talent connecting with people
• Strong communication skills –both written and verbal
• Ability to assess and manage risk
• Flexibility and creative thinking with an ability to adapt
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field plus at least 1 year of direct experience working with children, young adults, and/or families.
• 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.
