The Home For Little Wanderers jobs in Somerville, MA

Eligible For An Up To $15,000 Bonus! The Home For Little Wanderers' Walpole program seeks a Licensed SPED Teacher (Mathematics) for their Massachusetts Chapter 766 Special Education School, Clifford Academy. Clifford Academy provides a year-round engaging and comprehensive program focused on education, career development, recreation/fitness, and an individualized therapeutic approach. Under the direction of the Principal, participate in the implementation of individualized educational programs for special needs students at varying academic levels; behavioral management and related crisis intervention activities in the classroom; multi-disciplinary treatment team activities; and preparation of related reports and documentation, including Individual Education Plans. How You'll Be Making A Difference * Assist in planning and implementing of individualized educational programs for assigned students including curriculum and specific lesson plans consistent with broad educational guidelines of the agency and facility as well as Teacher plans. Research and collect educational resource materials, and provide individualized academic instruction to students of wide-ranging academic performance. * Implement behavioral management program within the classroom. Maintain current knowledge of the facility/agency's behavior management principles, system, and procedures, including TCI training. Participate in application of the system in the classroom including crisis intervention, use of restraints when required, processing with students during incidents, and teaching and modeling of social and emotional skills and growth. * Participate as a member of student/client multi-disciplinary teams, provide information regarding the student's progress in an educational setting and receive multi-disciplinary advice and guidance to facilitate achievement of treatment, behavioral and educational goals. Meet and maintain liaison with collateral staff as required and serve as student advocate. * Maintain a safe, orderly and neat classroom environment. * Provide monitoring and coverage as needed in the program, which may include monitoring of lunch, recess, halls, and/or chaperoning on field trips, etc. * May serve on department, facility, or agency committees as appropriate. * Communicate with and involve families in the educational program of each student; assist in the implementation of appropriate family activities in the program. * To obtain teaching licensure in MA, you should review ****************** Qualifications * Bachelors degree and knowledge in Mathematics required * Master's Degree in Education or a related field preferred * Special Education license desired * Previous experience working in education and/or with program specific population highly desirable * Massachusetts Educator Licensure required * Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications What the Home Can Offer You: In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of countless youth, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including: * Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days * Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available * Extensive training to new staff * Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year * 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match * Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance * And more! Pay Range Positioning Summary The pay range listed represents the company's good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions. Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.

Justice Resource Institute (JRI) is seeking a full-time Program Administrator Fellow. This person would be someone interested in group care and learning to run a program who does not yet have the experience to do so. Our team would train the Program Administrator Fellow at one or more of the five Meadowridge Residential and Educational programs in all of the key elements of program management and leadership. The goal would be that the fellow would be prepared for future leadership opportunities. The Meadowridge Schools are each responsible for the care and treatment of approximately 36 students and employ over 65-85 staff members. The Program Administrator Fellow will work in partnership with JRI Program Directors or Division Directors. The Program Administrator Fellow is responsible for supervision of any assigned department heads and support staff, as appropriate to the program design. What You'll Do: Assume overall responsibility for all facility operations and program scheduling. Continuously enhance service provision for all students. Monitor program services to ensure compliance with regulations and standards set by licensing and funding agencies, including securing all required licenses and certificates to operate the program. Ensure adequate staffing for both direct service and administrative roles by advertising vacancies, conducting interviews, checking references, hiring staff, and providing input on hiring decisions. Learn the functions of all program personnel and the systems they are responsible for. Meet regularly with assigned supervisees to ensure that services are aligned with student needs, appropriate communication takes place, documentation is accurate and timely, and that the environment is therapeutic and safe. Cultivate strong liaison relationships with JRI corporate staff, families, and agencies concerned with the welfare of JRI students. Offer emergency coverage and back for programs as needed, including on-call responsibilities. Serve as a member of the Safety Committee or ensure that the Administrative Team effectively fulfills the Safety Committee's duties. Lead initiatives focused on ensuring the safety of students, staff, visitors, and the physical facilities. Ensure staff are trained on the safety management program's policies and procedures, and that they adhere to these guidelines. Support and adhere to all Treatment Team decisions. Facilitate family, community, and natural support connections that respect the cultural and linguistic preferences of those served. Provide staff training in areas designated by the supervising Vice President/Division or as identified based on expertise. Other duties as assigned by the Program Director/Division Director. Why JRI? Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact. We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English! Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more! Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits. Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment. Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities! Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program. Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more! Requirements: Must be 21 years or older. Master's degree preferred in psychology, education, social work, or a related field from an accredited college or university. At least five years' experience in a residential treatment program for population served, with at least three years at the management level. Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and leadership abilities. Knowledgeable of the needs of the population served; understanding of the range of interventions and treatment required by this population. Experience in Performance Improvement concepts preferred. Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as necessary. Able to work alone in an unsupervised environment. Maintains valid driver's license (Able to drive 8 passenger van). At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our youth. Background and driving record checks will be performed. At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer. #IND123

Justice Resource Institute (JRI), in partnership with the Department of Youth Services (DYS), is currently looking for a Maintenance Worker/Custodian in Middleton, MA. Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Salary: $20.00 per hour This position is for a Maintenance Worker/Custodian within a secure program setting. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Performs general cleaning and custodial/janitorial tasks within a locked juvenile facility. Responsible for daily cleaning, i.e. bathrooms, trash collection, buffing floors, cleaning windows, etc. Performs security checks of the building to ensure all doors are properly secure. Maintains an accurate daily inventory of all tools and equipment used daily. Adjust work schedule to meet needs of the program and ensure unit schedules are observed, especially during periods of inclement weather. Maintain high standards of professionalism by exhibiting pride and knowledge in performance. Follow all JRI and DYS Program Policies and Procedures. Other relate job duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Requirements: Must be at least 21 yrs old. Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Professional experience in maintenance/custodial work. Adherence to standard preventative maintenance procedures. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures. Must have a valid driver's license. Authorized to work in the United States. Acceptable state/federal background checks. At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer. #INDDYS

Who We Are Looking For: Are you the Assistant Director of Education we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others with a dynamic team by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our students! Littleton Academy is a residential treatment setting for latency-aged students that specializes in trauma informed care. Littleton provides 24-hour comprehensive care including a school on site, a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff. JRI Provides Training So That: YOU will be able to provide assistance in the hiring, supervision, team-teaching as part of supervision, evaluation and training, unit planning, curriculum planning, technology integration, IEP development, development and oversight of Littleton's Education Department will be able to develop innovative and individualized treatment plans to support our students as they work toward reaching their clinical and treatment goals. YOU will be able to manage a caseload of students to help them discover what makes them feel competent and valued by working with them to develop life skills such as cooking, banking, vocational skills, and more. YOU will support students in developing a sense of self and provide them the skills to be successful in their next steps. Why JRI? Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact. We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English! Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more! Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits. Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment. Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities! Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program. Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more! Requirements: Qualified candidates should have a Special Education Administrator certification or meet all of the following criteria: Special Administrator certification is preferred, but not required. M.ED Special Education/ SPED Administration, or currently working towards obtaining one. Must be licensed by the Massachusetts DESE for Special Education Moderate Disabilities 5-12. A minimum of one year of experience as a supervisor or administrator. At least 5 years of experience working in Special Education with young adults with emotional disabilities. Experience working with adolescents in an alternative school setting or treatment program is preferred but not required. Maintain a valid driver's license. At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our students! Background and driving record checks will be performed. At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer. #INDDIR

is bonus eligible! When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids. For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future. The Home operates The Chelsea Community Service Agency (CSA) which serves youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) who are enrolled in MassHealth Standard or CommonHealth and meet certain medical criteria. This program is part of the Massachusetts Children's Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI). Our primary goal is to help families strengthen their skills and knowledge in order to move towards their envisioned future. The Senior Intensive Care Coordinator (Sr. ICC) reports to the Program Director and works as part of the Management Team to ensure Individual Care Coordination services are appropriately delivered to MassHealth youth with serious emotional disturbances. How You Will Be Making A Difference * Oversees, supports, and delivers as necessary the following functions performed by direct supervisees: * Performs initial assessments and evaluations of new clients and families. Develops, implements, and monitors Individual Care Plans and Transition Plans. * Acts as a liaison with collateral agencies and programs; establish and maintain relationships/services that support children and family growth. Act as an advocate for families; educate parents on advocating for themselves and their children * Identifies and actively assist youth and families to obtain and monitor the delivery of available services including medical, educational, social, therapeutic, or other necessary services including formal and natural supports and community-based agencies, services, and organizations * Maintains working relationship with local providers of all services in order to facilitate referrals from these providers, including ESP/Mobile Crisis Intervention providers, to ensure care is properly coordinated * Continuously communicates with client, collaterals, and providers of supportive services. This may include extensive telephone contact scheduling, and attending case conference meetings. Facilitate communication between and among various providers. * Administers written assessments, summary reports, documentation, treatment planning, and safety planning to appropriate parties in a timely, well written manner. Submits reports, documentation and billing in a timely manner. Ensures that documentation meets utilization review and quality assurance standards. * Attends staff meetings. Presents client material; consults with supervisor and team members on challenging and difficult client issues. Participates in regular individual and group supervision. Attends clinical training and safety practice training. * Documents significant client interactions per MassHealth requirements * May be required to provide behavioral support * Provides weekly supervision to direct reports * Participates in management activities, including but not limited to, weekly management meetings, quality assurance, training and development needs of the program, and secondary on call rotation Qualifications * Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, Counseling, Family Therapy, or a related field * At least three (3) years of experience in providing outpatient behavioral health services to youth and families. Experience with home-based Wraparound models is preferred * Must have supervisory experience and experience working collaboratively with state agencies, consumer advocacy groups, and/or behavioral health outpatient facilities * Must maintain certification in the Massachusetts CANS * Preferably knowledgeable about communities we serve * Fluency in a second language such as Spanish, Portugese, or Haitian Creole is preferred but not required * Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change. What The Home Can Offer You In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including: * Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days * Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available * Extensive training to new staff * Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year * 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match * Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance * And more! Pay Range Positioning Summary The pay range listed represents the company's good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.

Do you want to work for an agency that cares about clients and staff? Do you want to work for an agency that has been voted a TOP PLACE TO WORK for 10 years in a row? Do you want to use your skills to help others? If you said yes, we at JRI are looking for you!! JUSTICE RESOURCE INSTITUTE (JRI) seeks a detailed-oriented Long-Term Services and Support (LTSS) Supervisor. The LTSS Supervisor has a flexible schedule working as a Part-Time Care Coordinator with a caseload of clients and as a Part-Time Supervisor. The LTSS Supervisor provides team oversight of care coordination and clinical care management for MassHealth Members with complex medical and behavioral health needs who are enrolled in an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) or Managed Care Organization (MCO) plan. The Supervisor collaborates with the Community Partner team and the clinical staff of each Enrollee's ACO/MCO's plan to minimize duplicative efforts, promote integrated care, ensure quality and continuity of care, and support the values of person-centered planning. The Supervisor is at the helm of organizing and coordinating resources and services in response to the Enrollees' healthcare needs across multiple settings, and inclusive of both LTSS and SDH needs. This role drives assessment and care planning, care transitions, health and wellness coaching, as well as community and social services connections across a multi-disciplinary care team for CCP enrollees. JRI provides the training so that: YOU will be able to develop and utilize your clinical skills, managerial skills and overall leadership skills to guide effective trauma-based treatment. YOU will be able to develop and utilize your leadership skills by providing complete oversight of programming including oversight of the operations of all client services and supports set forth by licensing and regulatory partners. YOU will be able to ensure that all staff are working toward a shared mission and vision of the program and provide direct supervision to departmental leaders/Administrators. REQUIREMENTS: A Master's Degree in social work, human services, psychology, sociology, or related field is required. Clinical licensure (LICSW, LCSW, LMHC) is required. Applicants must have at least five years of experience working with pediatric populations, with at least three years supervisory experience required. Applicants should have excellent communication skills (oral and written) and demonstrated leadership abilities. Experience or knowledge of social service organizations and health care providers for youths with Long-Term Services and Support Needs preferred. Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across the organization, key provider partners, and ACO/MCO plans as well as state agencies to build a robust LTSS capacity. Demonstrated ability to establish and manage performance and outcome metrics. Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills. Applicants must be knowledgeable in growth and development; able to obtain and interpret information in terms of the needs of complex medical and behavioral health needs, intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families; and understand the range of interventions and treatments required by this population. Applicants must maintain a valid driver's license, as driving is a requirement for this position using a personal vehicle. Available to flexible scheduling to support families and staff as needed. Background and driving record checks will be performed. WHY JRI? Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact. We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English! Language must be applicable to the population served. Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more! Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits. Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment. Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities! Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program. Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more! At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids. For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future. To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: ******************************************* About The Program The Home in Walpole serves youth between 12 and 18 years old, providing year-round educational and residential services and creating safe, stable surroundings for children. Programs on the Walpole campus provide supportive academic and living environments and diverse levels of service and support. The campus is located on 166 scenic acres and features five residential units, a large gym and recreational space, a small engine repair program, and a large cafeteria. There is also access to an outdoor basketball court, a playground, a Project Adventure ropes course, a ball field, and several hiking trails. Whether preparing a youth to return to their family or helping a young adult begin their independent life, The Home at Walpole enables youngsters to acclimate into the community and move toward a successful transition. About the Role Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and/or the Clinical Director, the Permanency Coordinator is responsible for developing and coordinating permanency plans in order to meet the social, emotional and developmental needs of youth who have experienced complex early childhood trauma and/or who are living with mental health diagnoses. How You'll Be Making a Difference * Participate in Massachusetts Permanency Practice Training Series * Work directly with youth to identify and engage their family/identified supports in the permanency planning process. and their families to address permanency needs * Search for and engage a youth's family network and others in the youth and family's natural support system. Considers the steps that are needed to build a team around the youth and consider the needs related to permanency readiness. * Utilizes on line search strategies as well as in person case record mining as needed to identify potential members of a youth's permanency team. * Organize and lead Youth Guided Family Driven Team meetings for individual youth * Communicate frequently with treatment team members, including DCF regarding progress * Provide case management services, act as a liaison with collaterals; establish and maintain relationships that support the youth and family's growth. * Act as an advocate for families, teach parents ways to advocate for their youth, help families develop the skills needed to navigate the social service and behavioral health system. * Assist with initial assessment and evaluation of new youth and families Assist clinical staff in designing permanency focused treatment plans that utilize interventions that meet permanency goals. * Utilizes best practice tools with youth and with family members in order to support desired permanency outcomes. * Work with clinical, OT, milieu staff and program leadership to assess the permanency needs of youth in order to develop programming that helps youth build connections, skills and interests. * Participate in permanency consults across congregate care programs * Meet with The Home's Center for Permanency team members for consultation and support * Facilitate trainings on permanency in collaboration with the clinical department and support staff in utilizing permanency focused interventions * Provide constructive feedback regarding implementation of permanency interventions with staff individually and in group forums. * Provide operational/task supervision for residential counselors and supervisors participating in permanency initiatives * Actively communicate with all treatment team members through participation in treatment team meetings, staff meetings, shift reports and through individual communication as indicated * Submit reports and documentation in a timely manner. Ensure that documentation meets contractual and quality assurance standards. * Willingness to have a flexible schedule to meet the individual needs of family members. This may include some weekend and evening hours * Required to have a valid Driver's License, clear driving record, and personal vehicle available for use during work hours Qualifications * B.A./B.S. in human services, psychology or social work preferred. * Experience working with youth in residential or community settings. * Supervisory experience helpful. * Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Edge, with the ability to learn new software applications. What The Home Can Offer You In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including: * Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days * Health, Vision and Dental Insurance available * Extensive training to new staff * Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year * 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match * Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance * And more! Pay Range Positioning Summary The pay range listed represents the company's good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions. Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.

Who We Are Looking For: Are you the Assistant Program Director we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by leading a dynamic clinical team and bring an energetic and positive approach while working with our students! Glenhaven Academy is a residential treatment setting for adolescents that specializes in trauma informed care. Glenhaven provides 24-hour comprehensive care including a school on site, a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff. JRI Provides The Training So That: YOU will be able to assist the Program Director in providing oversight and leadership to the staff including the residential, clinical and nursing services at Glenhaven Academy to ensure that across all domains, youth are receiving state of the art, trauma informed care. YOU will be able to provide leadership toward the mission and vision of the program and provide direct supervision to Glenhaven Academy's Administrative Team including Clinical, Residential and Nursing Directors and be responsible for the provision of all services to youth and families, including but not limited to residential, educational and clinical services. YOU will be able to provide responsibilities for the operations of all client's services and support set forth by licensing and regulatory partners. Why JRI? Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact. We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English! Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more! Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits. Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment. Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities! Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program. Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more! Requirements: Must be 21 years of age. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, social work, or a related field from an accredited college or university. At least five years' experience in a residential treatment program for population served, with at least three years at the supervisor/management level. Must have experience overseeing and managing multiple departments and or systems. Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and leadership abilities. Maintains valid driver's license as transporting students is required. Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required. At JRI, you will learn to provide to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our students! Background and driving record checks will be performed. At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer. #IND123

Who We Are Looking For: Are you the Teacher's Assistant we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for educating others with a dynamic team by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our students! Littleton Academy is a residential treatment setting for latency-aged students that specializes in trauma informed care. Littleton provides 24-hour comprehensive care including a school on site, a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff. Salary: $22/hour Schedule: Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday Due to the nature of our work and the youth who are depending on us, there are times where overtime may be mandated. JRI Provides The Training So That: YOU will be able to develop your skills in providing enriching academic assistance for our teachers and students in a Special Education setting. YOU will be able to create a safe and therapeutic community by supporting students in developing and by role modeling effective coping strategies. YOU will help students discover what makes them feel competent and valued by working with them to develop life skills such as cooking, banking, vocational skills, and more. Your day-to-day work will support students in developing a sense of self and provide them the skills to be successful in their next steps. Why JRI? Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact. We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English! Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more! Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits. Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment. Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities! Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program. Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more! Requirements: Must be 21 years of age. Bachelor's Degree preferred, some college educational track. Special Education Classroom or Mental Health setting experience strongly preferred. Maintains valid driver's license as transporting students is required. Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required. At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our students! Background and driving record checks will be performed. At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer. #IND123

Who We Are Looking For: Are you the Concierge we have been looking for? In this position you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with people in the community! JRI's Huntington At Symphony provides oversight and management of 25 units of subsidized housing for persons living with HIV/AIDS. This unique program also provides 24-hour concierge service and access to JRI Health Medical Case Management. Schedules Offered: Full-time, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM or 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM Monday - Friday JRI Provides The Training So That:  YOU will monitor and direct visitors, maintain a visitor sign-in log, and assist residents entering and leaving the building. YOU will coordinate emergency and non-emergency medical transportation for residents in need. You will provide wake-up calls for residents' medical appointments when needed, accept deliveries of medications, document receipt and ensure deliveries to appropriate persons. YOU will monitor and document behaviors that may be related to symptoms related to mental health and/or addiction. YOU will assist residents to maintain their tenancy by providing interventions as needed. YOU will contact property manager/building superintendent with any problems related to the physical plant such as plumbing, electricity etc. YOU will respond to emergencies as needed by calling police, fire department, BEST team, ambulance or other emergency assistance as well as paging program Case Manager, Director or Property Manager. YOU will administer CPR/first aid if necessary. YOU will log and report all incidents (any important or unusual events that occur in the building). YOU will communicate closely with direct care staff about all events on site, any building, program, and/or resident related issues that have impacted the front desk staff or building overall. YOU will provide regular written reports to Program Director and attend all required meetings. Why JRI? Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact. We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English! Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more! Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits. Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment. Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities! Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program. Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more! Requirements: Applicants should possess awareness and sensitivity towards issues surrounding AIDS, mental health, and substance use. Experience in human services and crisis intervention is essential for applicants. Candidates must have a background in providing behavioral health services to LGBTQ+ youth of color and their allies. Candidates should either have certification in CPR/First Aid or be willing to participate in training. Knowledge of substance use disorders, HIV/STI, and related public health and social service topics is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary for candidates. Candidates should demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team. A strong commitment to social justice and principles of cultural responsiveness is expected from candidates. Applicants from diverse backgrounds and those who are bilingual are strongly encouraged to apply. Availability for evening and weekend work is required, along with the ability to work independently in an unsupervised setting. Background and driving record checks will be performed. At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer. #IND123

Are you looking for a meaningful internship opportunity that helps children and their families? If you answered yes, then JRI is looking for you! The Children's Advocacy Center of Bristol County, a program of JRI, coordinates the investigative response for all child sexual abuse, physical abuse, CSEC and witness to violence reports, in the County. Children come to our center for a Forensic Interview where they share the details of their abuse, while investigative team observes. Children and families can experience a wide variety of emotions on the day of their visit so we never use a one-size, fits all approach. Our staff meets with parents/caregivers, identifying service and treatment needs, and making referrals for services, as needed. Staff remain connected and involved with the family for as long as they need the support. Additionally, the CAC has HARP (the Healing & Resiliency Program), which provides trauma, informed clinical services to children and families. Internship could follow a few different paths: The HARP program accepts one Master's level intern (2nd year placements), per school year, to work in a clinical capacity with children and families affected by trauma. Interns provide individual, family and group treatment. Interns will gain experience in completing comprehensive assessments, developing clinical formulations, writing treatment plans, and facilitating clinical measures to children and parents. In addition we also accept Bachelor's level or Masters level students for internships that have the opportunity to experience a non-clinical placement at our CAC. This experience covers a variety of experiences including working directly with parents/caregivers on the day of their child's Forensic Interview. Interns have the opportunity to assess child and family needs, provide support, and make necessary referrals for community services. In this role, they work closely with the multidisciplinary team responsible for investigating the report of abuse. Additionally, all interns have the opportunity to engage in activities, headed by our Education and Outreach Prevention Coordinator. These activities typically take place in the community and include attending tabling events, prevention fairs, trainings and other outreach events. Why JRI? Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact. You will positively make a difference in the lives of children and families. You will have access to career opportunities post internship within a large non profit organization that provides opportunities for professional growth and advancement. JRI was voted in the top 100 places to work in Massachusetts by the independent Boston Globe study, for 10 YEARS in a row including this year, as well as recognized as a USA Top Places to Work! You will have access to opportunities for ongoing training, professional development and opportunities for CEUs. Supervision from licensed and experienced staff to provide necessary hours and clinical growth towards degree completion. Requirements: Minimum working towards a Master's degree or above in the mental health field (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC or LMFT). Bachelor's degree interns may be considered for non-clinical placement, if actively enrolled in BA program working towards degree. Clinical interest in working with children/adolescents is required and familiarity with trauma informed models of treatment preferred.  Good written and oral communication skills are necessary. Background and driving record checks will be performed. Please understand that not all JRI internship postings are always available, as spots fill up. However, we keep our opportunities posted consistently as a goal towards transparency. This allows all interested individuals equal access to our opportunities and a greater understanding of the agency's internship roles as a whole. At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids. For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future. To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: ******************************************* About the Program The YCCS Program (Youth Community Crisis Stabilization) Program based in Walpole, MA is seeking a Per Diem Mental Health Technician I. Under the direction of a Mental Health Technician Supervisor, primarily responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for youth and functioning as part of an interdisciplinary team who will provide short-term mental health crisis stabilization services for youth aged 13-18. The Mental Health Technician I is expected to be knowledgeable of the agency's mission, program treatment philosophy, policies, and procedures and to implement this understanding in their direct care and supervision of youth. How You'll Be Making a Difference * Knowledge and application of program routines and structure. Maintain a general understanding of the population of youth in need of short-term mental health stabilization. * Foster healthy, appropriate relationships with youth through daily interactions. * Assist in providing a therapeutic milieu environment for youth, maintaining a safe and healthy environment; meet the physical and emotional needs of youth. Manage living, dining, educational, and recreational areas to provide a clean and organized environment for youth. * Supervise and coordinate activities of daily living for youth, including hygiene, laundry, chores, and other activities. Assist youth with the transition from each scheduled activity. Ensure adequate supervision of youth through coordination of care with other staff. * May plan and participate in activities with youth on an individual and small group level in accordance with treatment plans and goals. Teach age-appropriate life skills and social skills through modeling, counseling, and other techniques. Participate in groups and activities designed to enhance growth and development. * Participate in the creation of client treatment plans (when appropriate) and ensure implementation of goals, objectives and interventions within the milieu. * Provide First Aid appropriately as needed. * Provide group and individual behavior support and intervention as trained, including the use of TCI physical restraint as necessary. Report and or coordinate medical and emergency situations to RN/LPN and supervisors on shift. * Communicate through written documentation and verbal means with other program staff on positive skills and accomplishments as well as difficult or challenging client issues. * Complete all assigned paperwork including time sheet, incident reporting, required logs, shift notes and 51A's in a thorough and timely manner. * Attend all required meetings as necessary. * Actively participate in supervision with supervisors and any required training/professional development opportunities. * MAP (Medication Administration Program) certificate (or certification within six months of hire). * Interact with all coworkers in a professional and respectful manner. * Interact with all families, collaterals and youth in a professional, respectful, and appropriate manner. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree or high school diploma * One year of work experience in a residential, inpatient or other mental health setting with a similar population of youth preferred * Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Edge, with the ability to learn new software applications such as Evolv and UKG Pro Pay Range Positioning Summary The pay range listed represents the company's good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions. Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.

To be considered, all applicants must have experience as a caregiver/parent of a child or youth with special needs and preferably with significant mental health needs When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids. For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future. To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: ******************************************* About the Program At The Home, we believe strong families are the backbone of strong communities. Our Community Service Agencies (CSAs) provide individualized, family-driven coordination of care to meet the complex needs of children and families who are involved in child and family-serving systems and may be experiencing emotional, behavioral, safety or mental health difficulties. Each of our CSAs now offer a Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) service which provides short-term, flexible, hands-on support at home, helping families navigate tough times, strengthen connections and keep kids in their communities. The FIT service is designed for MassHealth youth under 21 with serious emotional challenges. It is delivered by a specialized team of clinicians, paraprofessionals, family partners and includes access to prescribers and behavioral therapists How You Will Be Making a Difference Under the direction of the Program Director and Senior FIT Clinician, the FIT Family Partner provides support to youth under the age of 21 with a Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) SUD, ASD, IDD and their families under the CBHI framework. The FIT Family Partner uses their lived experience as a parent or caregiver of a child with emotional, behavioral, mental health needs to support caregiver to navigate systems to improve skill building, emotional regulation, and advocacy. The FIT Family Partner works closely with the FIT clinician and FIT paraprofessional to help implement identified tasks on the youth/family's treatment plan. * Provide caregivers with tools to build advocacy and navigate community resources and larger child-serving systems. * Support caregivers with advocating for the needs of their youth * Coach families on how to implement effective strategies to address emotional, behavioral, mental health needs * Provide education around child development, parenting strategies, mental health and trauma * Connect families to resources in their community to address the identified needs * Participate in monthly meetings facilitated by the FIT clinician * Complete progress notes in the electronic health record system * Maintain regular communication with FIT team regarding status updates on progress and challenges * Collaborate with CBHI service, emergency provider, families and other relevant supports identified by the family * Provide coaching in support of decision-making in both crisis and non-crisis situations * Work with assigned youth and family 3-5 times weekly managing a caseload of 5-6 families * Participates in individual, dyad, and group supervision, weekly supervision, and regular staff meetings and training as required. * Other duties as assigned Driving Requirements * Required to operate a vehicle with a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record. * Required to have access to a personal vehicle for work. * May be required to transport clients Experience / Qualifications * Personal experience as a parent/caregiver navigating child, family, or behavioral health systems, including advocating for family members. * Preferably knowledgeable about the communities we serve * Fluency in a second language (e.g. Spanish, Haitian Creole) is a plus * Computer literate with the ability to learn new software applications * Excellent written and communication skills * Experience with CBHI services preferred but not required * Knowledge of trauma-informed care service delivery and family systems theory preferred * Bachelor's degree in a human services field and one (1) year working with target population preferred * Associates degree in a human service field and one (1) year working with children/adolescents/transition age youth * High school diploma or HiSet and a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth; and experience navigating any of the child and family-serving systems and supporting family members who are involved with the child and family serving systems * Primarily home/community-based visits with office-based tasks Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change. What The Home Can Offer You In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including: * Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days * Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available * Extensive training to new staff * Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year * 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match * Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance * And more! Pay Range Positioning Summary The pay range listed represents the company's good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.

When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids. For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future. To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: ******************************************* We know that the best place for children to thrive and grow is in a stable home with their families. Often, youth and their families need additional supports to make home a safe place for a child that is struggling with their mental and behavioral health. Safe at Home is a team of therapists who work intensively with a child and his or her family in their home for a period of 3 weeks or 3 months. The Home for Little Wanderers' Safe at Home program in Somerville/Cambridge provides In-Home Therapy and Therapeutic Mentoring services to the Greater Boston area. Comprised of master's level clinicians and bachelor's level therapeutic training and support staff, In-Home Therapy teams provide intensive family therapy services, working to keep children and their families together in the community. Working from a variety of therapeutic modalities, Safe at Home emphasizes a family systems approach that works with every member of the family to help meet therapeutic goals. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with working with children and families. Candidates should also possess strong verbal and written communication skills, superior time management skills, and be able to work both independently and on a team. How You Will Be Making a Difference * Provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive In Home Therapy services for clients and families. * Provide intensive family therapy. * Act as a liaison with collateral agencies and programs. * Identify and utilize community resources that support children's and family's growth. * Act as an advocate for families and help parents to build advocacy skills for themselves and their children. * Act as part of CBHI wrap-around service model. * Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity. Qualifications * Masters Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling or related field. * Previous experience working with children and families in a therapeutic capacity highly preferred. * Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. * Licensed and insured driver with reliable and consistent access to a car. * Evening availability required. * Computer literate including Microsoft Office with the ability to learn new software applications. * Bilingual in Spanish or Haitian Creole encouraged to apply. Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change. What The Home Can Offer You In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including: * Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days * Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire * Extensive training to new staff * Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year * 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match * Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance * And more! Pay Range Positioning Summary The pay range listed represents the company's good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.

is bonus eligible! When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids. For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future. To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: ******************************************* About the Program At The Home, we believe strong families are the backbone of strong communities. Our Community Service Agencies (CSAs) provide individualized, family-driven coordination of care to meet the complex needs of children and families who are involved in child and family-serving systems and may be experiencing emotional, behavioral, safety or mental health difficulties. Each of our CSAs now offer a Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) service which provides short-term, flexible, hands-on support at home, helping families navigate tough times, strengthen connections and keep kids in their communities. The FIT service is designed for MassHealth youth under 21 with serious emotional challenges. It is delivered by a specialized team of clinicians, paraprofessionals, family partners and includes access to prescribers and behavioral therapists. About the Role Under the direction of the Program Director and Senior FIT Clinician, the FIT Master's-Level Clinician provides intensive, home and community-based therapeutic services to children under the age of 21 with a Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), SUD, ASD, IDD and their families under the CBHI framework. The FIT Clinician uses a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strength-based to stabilize and strengthen the family structure and youth mental health presentation to prevent the need for higher level of care. How You Will Be Making a Difference * Convenes monthly meetings with youth, family, providers, clinicians, and school representatives * Deliver intensive family therapy to youth and family in their home or chosen community-based setting * Develop and implement treatment plans to meet the individual needs of the youth and family * Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments inclusive of the CANS and CRAFFT * Maintains timely and accurate documentation in the program's eHR per agency, MCE, and CBHI guidelines * Maintains ongoing communication with families, collaborates with CBHI services, schools, and providers, and meets with assigned youth and families 3-5 times weekly to ensure coordinated care. * Provide crisis stabilization and safety planning for at-risk youth and families. * Place and monitor referrals that meet the medical, social, therapeutic or other necessary services in a timely manner * Participates in individual, dyad, and group supervision, weekly supervision, and regular staff meetings and training as required. * Carry a caseload of 5-6 youth * Attend daily "Wrap Rounds" * Other duties as assigned Driving Requirements * Driving required or must have access to own mode of transportation * If transporting clients, then a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record required Qualifications * Master's degree in a mental health field (counseling, family therapy, social work, psychology, addiction, expressive therapies, etc.) from an accredited college or university * Licensed or license-eligible (LICSW, LCSW, LMHC LMFT, LADC 1) * Experience navigating any of the child/family-serving systems and experience advocating for family members who are involved with behavioral health systems * Must maintain certification in the Massachusetts CANS * Preferably knowledgeable about the communities we serve * Preferably familiarity with psychotherapy techniques * Fluency in a second language (eg. Spanish, Haitian Creole) is a plus * Computer literate and able to quickly learn new software applications. * Strong clinical formulation and diagnostic skills preferred * Excellent organizational and communication skills * Experience with CBHI services preferred but not required * Knowledge of trauma-informed care service delivery and family systems theory preferred * Primarily home/community-based visits with office-based tasks * Travel within assigned geographic region that falls into CSA catchment Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change. What The Home Can Offer You In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including: * Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days * Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available * Extensive training to new staff * Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year * 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match * Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance * And more! Pay Range Positioning Summary The pay range listed represents the company's good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.

The Home for Little Wanderers is seeking an Activities Coordinator at the Southeast Campus in Plymouth, MA. Under the direction of the Program Director, the Activities Coordinator is responsible for developing and coordinating recreational, social, and community activities in order to meet the social, emotional and developmental needs of youth who have experienced complex early childhood trauma and/or who are living with mental health diagnoses. How You'll Be Making a Difference * Work with clinical, OT and milieu teams and in conjunction with program leadership to assess the social, emotional and developmental needs of youth in order to develop programming that helps youth build skills, expand interests, increase motivation and feel better connected to the community * Work with program leadership to develop institutional relationships with important community partners, community centers, advocacy organizations, vocational services etc. * Develop and implement a monthly recreational and other community-based activity schedule and newsletter * Plan and facilitate meaningful activities and train and support staff to plan and facilitate purpose-driven, skill-building activities * Provide constructive feedback regarding activity implementation and facilitation individually, in the moment and during team meetings * Ensure access to necessary materials such as art supplies, sporting goods, tickets to community activities etc. * Plan and implement programming for the summer and other school vacation periods, including scheduling of activities and assignment of staff supervisors/facilitators * Provide operational/task supervision for the identified activity milieu counselors participating in the activities while engaged in the activities * Actively communicate with all treatment team members through participation in treatment team meetings, staff meetings, shift reports and through individual communication as indicated * Develop and maintain activities program budget for the program * Serve as liaison with Development Department for the purpose of obtaining events tickets, holiday activities, gift certificates, coordinating holiday gift drive, etc. * Serve as coordinator and staff contact person for therapeutic initiatives that involve organizations or individuals beyond The Home * Co-lead recreational groups * May be required to have a valid Driver's License, clear driving record, and personal vehicle available for use during work hours Qualifications * B.A./B.S. in related human service field preferred. * Experience working with youth or adolescents and groups in residential or community settings. * Supervisory experience needed. * Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications. What The Home Can Offer You In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including: * Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days * Health, Vision and Dental Insurance available * Extensive training to new staff * Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year * 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match * Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance * And more! Pay Range Positioning Summary The pay range listed represents the company's good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions. Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.

When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids. For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future. To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: ******************************************* About the Role Under the direction of the Program Director and Senior Fit Clinician, the FIT paraprofessional provides support to youth under the age of 21 with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) SUD, ASD, IDD and their families under the CBHI framework. The FIT paraprofessional uses a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strength-based approach to implement the individualized treatment plan authored by the FIT master's level clinician. The focus is to prompt behavioral support to help improve overall emotional regulation, social skills and strength family structure. How You Will Be Making a Difference * Provide caregivers with tools to build advocacy and navigate community resources and larger child-serving systems. * Support caregivers with advocating for the needs of their youth * Coach families on how to implement effective strategies to address emotional, behavioral, mental health needs * Provide education around child development, parenting strategies, mental health and trauma * Connect families to resources in their community to address the identified needs * Participate in monthly meetings facilitated by the FIT clinician * Complete progress notes in the electronic health record system * Maintain regular communication with FIT team regarding status updates on progress and challenges * Collaborate with CBHI service, emergency provider, families and other relevant supports identified by the family * Provide coaching in support of decision-making in both crisis and non-crisis situations * Work with assigned youth and family 3-5 times weekly managing a caseload of 5-6 families * Participates in individual, dyad, and group supervision, weekly supervision, and regular staff meetings and training as required. * Other duties as assigned Driving Requirements * Required to operate a vehicle with a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record. * Required to have access to a personal vehicle for work. * May be required to transport clients Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in the human services field required * Personal experience as a parent/caregiver navigating child, family, or behavioral health systems, including advocating for family members * Preferably knowledgeable about the communities we serve * Fluency in a second language (e.g. Spanish, Haitian Creole) is a plus * Computer literate with the ability to learn new software applications * Excellent written and communication skills * Experience with CBHI services preferred but not required * Knowledge of trauma-informed care service delivery and family systems theory preferred * Primarily home/community-based visits with office-based tasks Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change. What The Home Can Offer You In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including: * Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days * Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available * Extensive training to new staff * Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year * 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match * Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance * And more! Pay Range Positioning Summary The pay range listed represents the company's good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.

When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids. For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future. To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: ******************************************* About Us We are a mission-driven organization committed to empowering youth and families through innovative, community-based mental health services. Our PACT-Y team provides intensive, wraparound support for youth and young adults with serious mental health challenges, ensuring care is youth-guided, family-driven, and trauma-informed. Role Overview As a Psychiatric Registered Nurse on our PACT-Y team, you will play a vital role in promoting health and wellness for youth in home and community settings. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team-including clinicians, vocational specialists, and peer mentors-to deliver integrated care that supports recovery and resilience. Key Responsibilities * Provide medication administration (oral and IM), monitoring, and education. * Conduct health assessments and monitor for side effects or contraindications. * Coordinate medical care with primary care and specialty providers. * Support youth and families in developing healthy lifestyle habits. * Participate in daily team meetings and treatment planning. * Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with DMH and agency standards. Qualifications * Current Massachusetts RN license (unencumbered). * Graduate of an accredited nursing program. * Minimum 1 year of nursing experience (psychiatric or youth-focused preferred). * CPR certification required. * Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, community-based setting. * Willingness to work occasional weekends and respond to urgent needs. Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change. What The Home Can Offer You In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including: * Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days * Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available * Extensive training to new staff * Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year * 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match * Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance * And more! Pay Range Positioning Summary The pay range listed represents the company's good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.

Are you looking for a meaningful internship that helps children and their families? Do you want to learn more about how to use your clinical degree and skills towards social justice in daily life? If you answered yes, then JRI is looking for you! Who we are looking for: Are you the In-Home Behavioral Therapy CLINICAL INTERN we have been looking for? In this position you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by supporting our clients to achieve their goals! JRI's In-Home Behavioral Services program is a home-based service committed to assisting youth in identifying and reducing challenging behaviors. Our staff and interns work closely with the child and their family to create and implement individualized behavior plans to improve the child's functioning. Our treatment approach is rooted in behavioral fundamentals and individualized to meet the unique needs of each child and family. JRI provides the training so that: YOU will work with a team to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, care to youth who present with difficult and challenging behaviors YOU will utilize home/community based behavioral interventions to empower caregivers to manage youth's challenging behaviors and promote positive alternatives for success. YOU will collaborate with Behavioral Monitors to coach and model interventions, developed from a positive behavioral perspective through a trauma informed lens. YOU will gain numerous skills and competencies in Behavioral Services to bring strength to your existing skills. Why JRI? Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact. You will positively make a difference in the lives of children and families. You will have access to career opportunities post internship within a large non profit organization that provides opportunities for professional growth and advancement. JRI was voted in the top 100 places to work in Massachusetts by the independent Boston Globe study, for 10 YEARS in a row including this year, as well as recognized as a USA Top Places to Work! BCBA Supervision and training! You will have access to opportunities for ongoing training, professional development and opportunities for CEUs. Supervision from licensed and experienced staff to provide necessary hours and clinical growth towards degree completion. Requirements: Candidates must be working towards a Master's in Social work degree, 2nd year students preferred. Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills, comfort with technology and learning various electronic systems. Must have daily access to reliable, insured vehicle and active Driver's License. Background and driving record checks will be performed. Please understand that not all JRI internship postings are always available, as spots fill up. However, we keep our opportunities posted consistently as a goal towards transparency. This allows all interested individuals equal access to our opportunities and a greater understanding of the agency's internship roles as a whole. At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.