Wayside Schools jobs - 45 jobs

In-Home Services - Lowell Salary Range: $20.50 - $24.00/hour depending on experience and certification + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time). Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring creative and empathic Peer Support Specialists/Mentors with personal "lived" experience in the behavioral health system. We provide a supportive culture that is team-focused and places value on healthy work dynamics. This is a full time - 40hours/week position. What you will do: Facilitate activity based and support groups for young adults with mental health concerns. Use your story and experience to provide hope, information, advocacy and one on one support to young adults learning to manage their mental health challenges. Promote skill building in the life domains of: social functioning, symptom management, coping skills and activities of daily living. Contribute to system change through policy advocacy. 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. Strong boundaries. Minimum Requirements: Lived experience managing your own mental health, emotional health and/or trauma resulting in significant life disruption. Wiliness to share your recovery story in the context of peer support. 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; Substance Use Intervention; Risk and Safety Assessment.

Special Education TeacherFramingham Academy Salary Range: $54,000.00 to $56,000.00/year depending on license + $5,000 stipend for completing extended school year. ***Now with a $5,000.00 Sign on Bonus!!!!*** (Paid out over the first five months) Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring for a creative and supportive individual to work in our Wayside Academy! We provide a supportive culture that is team-focused and places value on healthy work dynamics. What you will do: Implement curricula according to MA State Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core Standards in a Chapter 766 approved school for students in grades 6-12. Responsible for providing challenging, motivating and relevant learning experiences in a 220 day setting. Teach classes by using various methods and materials to suit topic, IEP and/or learning style. Employ differentiated instructional strategies to meet the needs of all students, including integrating technology into lesson planning. Provide a learning environment which is physically safe and intellectually open and in keeping with special education best practices. Model the school's academic and social expectations. Attend department meetings and relevant school and professional events/meetings as necessary. Maintain first aid, CPR and TCI certification through provided trainings. Responsible for keeping in compliance with program and agency policies, standards and protocols. Deliver structured lessons and activities for assigned class period for each group/student in accordance with their current IEP. Provide individualized intervention and accommodation when necessary. Participate in assessment practices in regards to Academy's IAP program. Assist in and/or develop IEPs as appropriate. Participate in teacher and staff meeting. Establish and maintain open communication with parents and guardians. Complete all associated documentation regarding student progress and grading. Maintain current license in moderate disabilities and curriculum area. Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars: Ability to work independently (i.e. can self-direct on projects, can propose project solutions in regards to their curriculum area and lesson planning). Flexibility and creative thinking (i.e. ability to adapt and adjust to changing work situations, recognize and respond quickly when lesson/activity does not go as planned). Ability to teach, mentor, and coach others (i.e. able to provide constructive feedback to employees on shift, provide thoughtful and instruction). Dependability and persistence (i.e. excellent follow through on assigned tasks). Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree in education preferred. At least 6+ months classroom experience (aide/co-teacher/etc.) preferred. License: Curriculum certification held, license in Moderate Disabilities 5-12 preferred. We will train you in: Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC); Trauma Informed Practice, MAP, TCI, CPR, First Aid training upon hire.

TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST Academy-Framingham Provide leadership in developing, achieving, and maintaining high quality technology integration into teaching and learning throughout all educational settings to support teachers in enhancing instruction, improve student performance, and assist students in becoming technologically savvy in a 220 day/12 month setting. The Technology Specialist will contribute, through a team approach, to providing a learning environment which is physically safe and intellectually open and in keeping with special education best practices. This is a Part-Time position: 20 hours/week. Please note that this position requires and bachelor's degree in Education. Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00/hour depending on experience + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time). What You Will Do: Model effective instructional strategies using technology in a co-teaching environment Effectively use and provide support for current technology Coordinate with appropriate school personnel in use of various technology resources Use data to design technology-based instructional strategies Assess levels of teacher technology understanding, skills, and integration within the classroom Research use of newer technologies in instruction Explore web-based or other instructional technology resources Develop and review instructional technology practices (Podcast, Blogs, Skype, Apps, Google classroom, etc.) Collaborate with Agency IT resources to recommend hardware, software, and related resources specific to the Academic setting Facilitate or conduct technology-focused professional learning for school staff Train identified staff in use of appropriate technology resources Assist classroom teachers in selecting technology that best fits Academic standards being taught Collaborate with Teachers and Aides to deliver viable curriculum for all learners in digital literacy and computer science standards. Assist in delivery of said content on an “as appropriate” basis Respond to a variety of technology-related questions from Academy staff for the purpose of providing information, guidance or referral Oversee assigned projects and/or program components to ensure compliance Write a monthly report to be shared with the Academy team focused on instructional technology integration into lessons/use Coordinate with Academy staff and broader Agency IT/Social Media staff, when necessary, to support creation of classroom social media accounts and maintain Academy webpage. Attend program functions and parent engagement opportunities as scheduled Participate in scheduled engagement activities with students. Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars: Demonstrates ability to work independently (i.e. can self-direct on projects, can propose project solutions in regards to their curriculum area and lesson planning). Demonstrates flexibility and creative thinking (i.e. ability to adapt and adjust to changing work situations, recognize and respond quickly when lesson/activity does not go as planned). Demonstrates the ability to teach, mentor, and coach others (i.e. able to provide constructive feedback to Teachers and aides in regards to reading instruction, provide thoughtful instruction). Demonstrates dependability and persistence (i.e. excellent follow through on assigned tasks). Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Education. At least 1+ year experience within an academic setting (preferably specialized environments), experience with instructional technology integration in classroom setting, Experience with Google for Education/Google Classroom environment. Academic Specialist Licensure (Instructional Technology) or work experience equivalent.

Family Partner - Community Based Full-Time or Part-Time/Waltham Salary: $22.00 - $24.00/hour depending on experience + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time). This position can be a full-time or a part-time. Wayside is seeking a dynamic, talented, and compassionate Family Partner to provide supportive service to parents/caregivers of DMH eligible youth. The Family Partner must have “lived experience” as a parent/primary caregiver of a youth who is/has been involved in the Mental Health system. What you will do: The Family Partner provides hope, information, encouragement, and one-to-one support to parents/caregivers of children with emotional/behavioral health issues. Assists caregivers in planning for the strengths and needs of their child. Help parents/caregivers access resources, services and support. Team up and consult with providers and parents/caregivers about how to best meet the needs of youth with mental health concerns. Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars: Talent connecting with people. Strong communication skills -both written and verbal. Flexibility and creative thinking with an ability to adapt. Works well independently. Minimum Requirements: A High School Diploma or equivalent is required Lived experience as a parent/primary caregiver of a youth who is/has been involved in the Mental Health System. Reliable automotive and valid driver's license. Knowledge of behavioral health systems and services, DMH, and DCF resources, special education law and services, and other social service resources, and how to access these services Bilingual is a plus but not required. We will train you in: Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC); Trauma Informed Practice.

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.

TRANSITIONAL FACILITATOR TEMPO - Young Adult Services - Framingham Salary: $21.00 - $26.50/hour depending on experience and degree + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time). Wayside's TEMPO Young Adult Program is looking for a full-time, compassionate and dedicated Transition Facilitator to provide case management and outreach to individuals ages 16-25 living in the community and support them with transportation, medication administration, health/wellness, budgeting, substance usage, job/education assistance, development of treatment plans around relevant needs, and data entry and analysis support to ensure accurate reporting and program evaluation. What You Will Do: Coordinate intake assessments for new participants. Schedule weekly case management meetings with assigned participants. Develop, implement, and evaluate service/participation plans in collaboration with participants. Provide individual and group life skills assessment and education/training for participants. Provide employment assistance, career development and apprentice job matching for identified participants. Develop, monitor and evaluate apprenticeship experiences. Develop and maintain a broad network of community-based support services, including health, employment, education, counseling, self-help, community service, etc. Provide counseling, crisis intervention, referrals, service linkage and advocacy on behalf of program participants. Provide appropriate level of monitoring and supervision for program participants. Complete all documentation as required, including accurate data entry into program databases and analysis of participant outcomes to support continuous improvement. Participate in all weekly and required agency staff meetings, required agency trainings, supervision with Program Director and assigned meetings in the community. Assist with development and implementation of appropriate policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with Wayside Youth and Family Support Network policies and procedures. Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars: Interpersonal/communication skills Charismatic Empathic Dedication Reliability Teamwork Self-awareness Good time management skills Attention to detail and ability to manage data accurately Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology or related field preferred but not required. Experience working in a community-based setting and/or residential setting with youth is preferred. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required. Bilingual/Bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will train you in: Motivational Interviewing; Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC); Courageous Conversations; CPR and First Aid.

Assistant Program Director - Community Based Charlton Community Services Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00/year + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time). Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is looking for an innovative Assistant Director who is an out of the box thinker, to work in Southern Worcester County, empowering youth and families! The Assistant Director will support the Site Director with fiscal and administrative oversight as well as the clinical quality of various behavioral health programs within the site. This is a clinical position and due to contract obligations requires an independent license (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT). What you will do: Support development and maintenance of a positive and inclusive site culture. Support fiscal performance of the site through: Managing census Caseload management Data tracking and reporting Monitor staffing capacity. Oversee existing grants and identify new service expansions in the communities we serve. Completing billing related tasks. Support positive relationships with our funders. Provide clinical and administrative supervision to supervisors, clinicians and other site staff. Support planning and facilitation of site staff meetings and management meetings. Support Site Director and PDs with hiring and onboarding new staff. Attend community and/or statewide meetings as needed. May carry a small caseload as needed. Covers certain responsibilities of the Site Director in their absence. Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars: Demonstrates high quality skilled communication centered in equity and curiosity (i.e., ability to connect with others, approachability, being respectful to others, able to communicate at all levels, develop strong relationships with funding sources, etc.). Demonstrates high quality writing skills as evidenced by strong client documentation, grant writing and professional correspondence. Is a natural leader with the ability to teach, mentor, and hold employees accountable. Minimum Requirements: Master's degree and independent licensure (LMFT, LICSW, or LMHC required). Must be in the field for a minimum of 3+ years. We will train you in: Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC); Trauma Informed Practice.

Teacher's Aide/Assistant Academy - Framingham Salary Range: $20.50 - $21.50/hour depending on experience + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time). Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring for a creative and supportive individual to work in our Wayside Academy! We provide a supportive culture that is team-focused and places value on healthy work dynamics. What you will do: Teacher's Aide/Assistant is responsible for providing behavioral and academic support within the classroom to the students and teachers. Assist Special Education Teacher/Instructor in delivering curriculum. Act as substitute teacher when necessary. The Teacher Assistant is expected to act professionally and in a manner that is consistent with Wayside's core service values: resiliency, excellence and diversity. Provide 1:1 support to students to maintain their ability to stay in the classroom. Offering behavioral support interventions if a student is unable to maintain in the classroom. Be able to multitask competing priorities to enact the program structure, strive for identified standards of behavior and to provide a positive role model for youth. Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars: High quality customer service (i.e. ability to connect with others, approachability, being respectful to others, able to communicate with others at all levels). Ability to assess and manage risk. Ability to set limits and support the school culture. Flexibility and creative thinking (i.e. ability to adapt and adjust to changing work situations, processes, and procedures). Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred. 6+ months of experience in educational settings preferred. We will train you in: Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC); Trauma Informed Practice. MAP, TCI, CPR, First Aid training upon hire.

Clinical Director Wayside Residential Campus - Framingham Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00/year based on experience + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time). Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring for a creative and supportive individual to work on our multi-disciplinary Residential Campus! The Campus Clinical Director is responsible for the clinical oversight of several residential programs, a partial hospitalization treatment program, and a Chapter 766 special education school on Wayside's Campus. Please note: this is a clinical position that requires by contract: 1 - In-person. 2 - An independent license such as LMHC, LICSW, LMFT, or related. What you will do: The Clinical Director will provide clinical training, supervision and consultation to the Campus Clinical Supervisors. The Clinical Director will also provide monthly training to Campus Clinicians to ensure best practices are being met. The Clinical Director will work closely with the medical team to facilitate clinical rounds on all acute cases as well as ensure all clinical compliance standards are being met by completing regular medical chart reviews. The Clinical Director will be responsible for providing on-call coverage in a rotation with Clinical Supervisors. Provide input and consultation to program staff. Provide coaching and skill building of clinical interventions. Responsible for conducting clinical trainings in program staff meetings. Oversees the implementation of all Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, among other trainings on Campus. Member of Agency Clinical Quality Committee (as well as Clinical Risk meetings). Communication and facilitation with emergency screening teams and referral sources around crisis intervention. The Clinical Director will work closely with the Billing Department to ensure accuracy with insurance authorizations/reviews. The Clinical Director will have oversight of the graduate clinical intern program for the Campus. Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars: Demonstrates high quality skilled communication and curiosity (i.e. ability to connect with others, approachability, being respectful to others, able to communicate at all levels, strong client engagement skills, etc.). Creative clinical knowledge, with specific work with adolescents in trauma informed care models of treatment. Demonstrates high quality writing skills as evidenced by strong client documentation. Is a natural leader with the ability to teach, mentor, and coach others (i.e., able to provide constructive feedback to employees). High stress tolerance and the ability to assess and manage risk and crisis management (i.e. comfortable handling unpredictable situations, must be effective at directing others in a crisis). Minimum Requirements Master's degree and independent licensure (LMFT, LICSW, or LMHC required). Must have a minimum of 5 years of clinical managerial experience related to adolescent behavioral health. We Will Train You in: Motivational Interview, Courageous Conversations, Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC); Trauma Informed Practice.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - COMMUNITY SERVICES Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00/year depending on experience + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time). Wayside is looking for an Occupational Therapist to work with our growing In Home Based Therapeutic Care (IHBTC) programs which have been recognized across the state for their hard work and dedication to families. This is a full time position, split between our Arlington and Methuen locations. Wayside is seeking creative, flexible, energetic individuals to provide occupational therapy services as part of our intensive Young Adult Therapeutic Care focusing on working with young adults (18 years old to 25 years old) and their families, who are referred by the Department of Mental Health. Must be committed to family centered practice. What You Will Do: Provide assessments, treatment plan development, and direct intervention to any young adult and families who are seeking OT support within their IHBTC service. Collaborate with the treatment teams to help set therapy goals and ensure these goals are being met. Work collaboratively with a diverse team who provide their educational, professional and lived experience to support a young adult and their families through treatment plan intervention, safety planning and crisis intervention. Provide consultation for direct intervention that is focused on addressing the functional goals of the client. Provide education and consult support to clinical staff, the young adults, and their families/caregivers. Provide home strategies and recommendations to families as well as in home services if applicable. Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars: Strong clinical, observational, and writing skills. Collaboration with mental health clinicians and other treatment providers working as part of a group or individually. Ability to access safety in collaboration with team, to provide safety planning that incorporates effective OT interventions. Ability to work remotely, in the community, and in an office setting. Direct client care in client homes. Creativity to support program development to further integrate OT throughout our care. Experience in using clinical observations in assessment. Strong skills in psychoeducation and consultation. Ability to explain OT interventions to young adults, families and other providers. Ability to empower staff with various training levels to utilize occupational therapy strategies. Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. Massachusetts licensure or are obtaining it prior to start date. Experience serving adolescents with significant mental health needs. Experience addressing functioning in the home setting or community setting. Experience working with diverse population of individuals. 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.

Academy - Framingham Wayside's Academy is looking to hire a Transition Specialist, responsible for developing curriculum and structures to ensure that all students will graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. The ideal candidate will apply knowledge of work-based learning and an understanding of the unique needs of the Academy population to work collaboratively with agency representatives and community partners to facilitate both on and off-campus learning experiences designed to promote transition skill-building. Salary Range: $24.00 - $25.00/hour depending on experience + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time). What You Will Do: Assist the Academy Administration Team to develop, implement, and monitor a plan to provide appropriate and effective transition services. Conduct informal and formal transition assessments and/or monitor the administration of transition assessments administered by campus staff to identify strengths, needs, preferences, and interests. Counsel students regarding transition assessment results and post-secondary goals related to education/training, employment, and independent living if appropriate. Provide professional development and technical assistance on transition service requirements and the appropriate implementation by campus staff. Act as the transition contact person for administrators, teachers, parents, and community partners. Collaborate with staff in the preparation of the IEP and transition services. Attend IEP Meetings to assist in the development of transition services, as needed. Works collaboratively with agency representatives to provide information sessions for students and parents, conduct eligibility and application activities, and work to transition students from public school services and support to adult services and support. Conduct regular evaluations of transition services' effectiveness and compliance. Organize and schedule student and job coach assignments and transportation to and from work-based learning experiences. Meet with employers/employees at non-paid, work-based learning sites before placing students to establish a meaningful learning format, assessment process, and collaborative support system. Record, collect, and analyze performance data on work-based learning sites to make data-driven decisions regarding instruction, re-teaching, support, and site assignment through task analysis, and job-related behaviors. Attend program functions and parent engagement opportunities as scheduled. Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars: Demonstrates ability to work independently (i.e. can self-direct on projects, can propose project solutions regarding their curriculum area and lesson planning). Demonstrates flexibility and creative thinking (i.e. ability to adapt and adjust to changing work situations, recognize and respond quickly when lesson/activity does not go as planned). Demonstrates the ability to teach, mentor, and coach others (i.e. able to provide constructive feedback to Teachers and aides regarding reading instruction, and provide thoughtful instruction). Demonstrates dependability and persistence (i.e. excellent follow-through on assigned tasks). Possesses the capacity to foster and maintain relationships with community businesses, appropriate work experiences, transition supports, and post-secondary education settings. Ensure compliance with Wayside Youth and Family Support Network policies and procedures. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Education. At least 1+ year experience within an academic setting (preferably specialized environments). Some experience in work-based learning and/or Career and Technology Education (preferably within the specialized environment and/or working with students receiving special education services). Transition Specialist Endorsement preferred. We will train you in: Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Attachment, Regulation, and Competency Model (ARC); CPR, and First Aid.

Wayside Academy - FraminghamSalary: $56,000.00 to $ 58,000.00/year + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time). Wayside Youth and Family Support Network is hiring a Reading Specialist to work 40 hours/week as part of our Academy. We are looking to someone who can provide leadership, coordination, collaboration, and innovation in reading curriculum and instruction, so that each student may drive maximum benefit from the K-12 reading curriculum in a 220 day setting. By using various methods and materials to suit topic, IEP, and/or learning style the Reading Specialist will provide support and instruction to allow students to develop their reading skills. They will contribute, through a team approach to providing a learning environment which is physically safe and intellectually open and in keeping with special education best practices. What You Will Do: Observes struggling readers in the classroom, upon teacher's request. Assists classroom teachers in establishing the need for intervention in regards to reading support and collaborates in planning the instructional strategies. Assists in the selection of appropriate materials utilized by the classroom teacher for corrective measures. Provides demonstrations of new methods and materials (i.e. team teaching). Interprets and disseminates results of both internal and external assessment data to teachers. Develops and implements a remediation plan for struggling readers. Is responsible for maintaining the literature collection in conjunction with the ELA teacher. Plans and conducts periodic evaluations to assess the need for changes in the reading program. Plans and develops special reading projects in conjunction with teaching staff. Serves as a resource to Academy management in areas of reading instruction and curriculum. Provides leadership in the development and implementation of the reading program. Assesses the reading capabilities of newly enrolled students. Provides for remedial instructional needs of students through collaboration with Wayside Academy staff, occasional small group instruction and staff development in content area reading strategies. Attend program functions and parent engagement opportunities as scheduled. Participate in scheduled engagement activities with students. Competencies/Traits of our Superstars: Demonstrates ability to work independently (i.e. can self-direct on projects, can propose project solutions in regards to their curriculum area and lesson planning). Demonstrates flexibility and creative thinking (i.e. ability to adapt and adjust to changing work situations, recognize and respond quickly when lesson/activity does not go as planned). Demonstrates the ability to teach, mentor, and coach others (i.e. able to provide constructive feedback to Teachers and aides in regards to reading instruction, provide thoughtful instruction). Demonstrates dependability and persistence (i.e. excellent follow through on assigned tasks). Demonstrates good judgement in regards to behavior intervention and student support strategies. Demonstrates ongoing commitment to craft and ability to seek out professional development opportunities and new approaches based on evolving best practices (materials, curriculum, etc). Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree with major in assigned area. At least 1 year of experience within an academic setting. Posses or working towards a license in Academic Specialist License (Reading). We will train you in: Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC); Trauma Informed Practice, MAP, TCI, CPR, First Aid training upon hire.

Youth & Family Support Worker - Community Based Worcester/Charlton Salary Range: $22.00 - $28.00/hour depending on experience and degree + 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 Youth & Family Support Workers at our site! We provide a supportive culture that is team-focused and places value on healthy work dynamics. What you will do: Provide culturally informed therapeutic interventions to children, young adults, and their families, that promote skill building in the life domains of: social functioning, symptom management, coping skills and activities of daily living. Collaborate with all members of the team to ensure continuity in treatment, services, and messages delivered. Provide both "soft" services (mentoring, counseling, skill-building) with identified clients as well as "hard" services including transportation, referrals, accessing concrete services such as furniture, food, etc. Serve as an advocate and attend meetings with the family and as requested by the youth and/or family. 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; Trauma Informed Practice; Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC).

Tempo Young Adult Program- Framingham Salary Range: $20.50 - $24.00/hour depending on experience and certification + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time). Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring for creative and empathic Peer Support Specialist with personal "lived" experience in the behavioral health system. We provide a supportive culture that is team-focused and places value on healthy work dynamics. What you will do: Facilitate activity based and support groups for young adults with mental health concerns. Use your story and experience to provide hope, information, advocacy and one on one support to young adults learning to manage their mental health challenges. Promote skill building in the life domains of: social functioning, symptom management, coping skills and activities of daily living. Contribute to system change through policy advocacy. 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. Strong boundaries. Minimum Requirements: Lived experience managing your own mental health, emotional health and/or trauma resulting in significant life disruption. Wiliness to share your recovery story in the context of peer support. 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; Substance Use Intervention; Risk and Safety Assessment.

In Home Clinician - Community Based . Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00/year + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time). Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring clinicians who would like to manage their own flexible and independent schedules. We provide a supportive culture that allows for a balance of personal responsibilities and professional development while contributing to the community. What you will do: Conduct individual, family, and group counseling using trauma informed and culturally responsive interventions for youth and their families. Assist caregivers in navigating systems, to promote their awareness of resources and access to supports. Empower caregivers with skills and strategies to support their child's behavioral health needs. Create care plans and interventions to support skill-based growth for clients. Promote and strengthen family's natural supports to foster a welcoming and supportive community for the youth. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team with the child, parents, and other providers to ensure close collaboration and coordination of care. Ensure that client's rights are respected, particularly in regard to cultural competency. Collaborate with other community-based organizations to provide services and care for clients. Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars: Talent connecting with people. Strong communication skills -both written and verbal. Ability to assess and manage risk. Flexibility, creative thinking, and adapt to competing priorities. Minimum Requirements: Masters Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field. 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; Trauma Informed Practice; Attachment, Regulation, Competency Model (ARC); Substance Use Intervention; Risk and Safety Assessment.

Program Director - Residential Services Campus - Framingham The Program Director will be responsible for all aspects of the overall operations for a Male Residential Unit on Wayside's Residential Campus, including the provision of quality client care, staff development, ongoing training and performance, licensing compliance, financial management, quality management, and the development of strong collateral connections with the funding sources. The Program Director is expected to act professionally and in a manner that is consistent with Wayside's core service values: resiliency, excellence, and diversity. Salary Range: $60,000-$65,000/year upon experience + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time). What You Will Do: The Program Director is responsible for supervision Direct Care Supervisors and Staff and conduct performance evaluations in a timely fashion and always hold staff accountable for performance. Responsible for attending to risk management and compliance issues, including following through on documentation and notifications according to policy. Oversee the responsibilities of case management for all staff. Responsible for the staffing and other expense management within budgeted expectations and ensuring that the program always meets all required ratios. Will attend to any facility or safety issues within the program and complete monthly inspection reports. Will become a TCI instructor and provide trainings around behavior support and trauma informed techniques. This person will be part of the administrator on-call system. Will adhere to all agency and program policies as outlined in Operations Manual. Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars: Demonstrates ability to meet deadlines. Demonstrates high quality writing skills as evidenced by good documentation. Demonstrates the ability to teach, mentor, and coach others (i.e. able to provide constructive feedback to employees, provide thoughtful and consistent supervision) Demonstrates leadership skills in meetings (i.e. redirecting appropriately, maintaining a strong presence, etc.) Demonstrates dependability and persistence (i.e. excellent follow through on assigned tasks) Demonstrates ability to work with others (i.e. strong teamwork, can collaborate and coordinate care with other staff), and to work independently (i.e. can self-direct on projects, able to work in solitude, can propose project solutions). Demonstrates ability to be understanding and compassionate (i.e. ability to connect with peers and provide a supportive relationship) Demonstrates belief in the Agency mission and values Demonstrates strong knowledge of residential programming Demonstrates strong knowledge of DCF systems and acute services Demonstrates the ability to assess and manage risk (i.e. comfortable handling unpredictable situations, must be effective at directing others in a crisis) Demonstrates strong crisis management skills. Demonstrates knowledge of all licensing regulations and Agency policies Demonstrates the ability to professionally develop others (i.e. direct reports have been promoted within the agency, have leadership roles, and can guide staff to achieve optimal results etc.) Demonstrates fiscal management skills by managing staff and program expenses (i.e. ability to manage census and overall program expenses) Demonstrates the ability to prioritize needs Demonstrates the ability to prioritize between programs and reallocate resources when necessary. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in human services or related field preferred, but not required. Minimum five years experience in the field and three years in a supervisory capacity. Must have knowledge of DCF Residential Programs and experience working in and supervising staff in residential programs, knowledge of budget and fiscal management, strong commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion, strong communication and leadership skills to conduct trainings and facilitate meetings. This person should have traits of flexibility, strong follow through, crisis management skills, excellent people skills and high energy. We Will Train You In: Motivational Interviewing, Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC) and Courageous Conversations.

Young Adult Services - Framingham Salary: $21.00 - $26.50/hour depending on experience and degree + sign-on bonus (half paid after 30 days of employment and half paid after 90 days of employment; pro-rated for part-time). Wayside's is seeking dynamic and compassionate Case Manager/Transitional Facilitator to provide a variety of case management and related services to DCF and homeless young adults (18-24 year old) residing in transitional housing Program. Looking for an experienced individual who has worked 1+ years within residential or programs for people who have been homeless. Looking for folks who can be strong guides to young adults. What you will do: Coordinate intake assessments for new participants. Schedule weekly case management meetings with assigned participants. Develop, implement, and evaluate service/participation plans in collaboration with participants. Provide individual and group life skills assessment and education/training for participants. Provide employment assistance, career development and apprentice job matching for identified participants. Develop, monitor, and evaluate apprenticeship experiences. Develop and maintain a broad network of community-based support services, including health, employment, education, counseling, self-help, community service, etc. Provide counseling, crisis intervention, referrals, service linkage and advocacy on behalf of program participants. Provide appropriate level of monitoring and supervision for program participants. Provide follow-up services for up to six months to interested former program participants. Complete all documentation as required. Participate in all weekly and required agency staff meetings, required agency trainings, supervision with Program Director and assigned meetings in the community. Assist with the development and implementation of appropriate policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with Wayside Youth and Family Support Network policies and procedures. Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars: Interpersonal/ communication skills Charismatic Empathic Dedication Reliability Teamwork Self-awareness Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred, not required. Bi-lingual capacity extremely preferred. MAP certified preferred, not required. Must have at least 1 year experience working with an adolescent or young adult population. Have at least 1 year experience working with residential or programs for people who have been homeless. 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); CPR and First Aid.

Intensive Care Coordinator Bachelor's Level - Community Based - Lowell 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 Lowell! 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.

Residential Counselors Per-Diem Young Adult Services - Waltham Salary: $20.50/hour. Wayside Youth & Family Support Network has open positions where you can begin to build a career! No college degree necessary! Wayside provides a warm work environment with team focused management that places value on healthy work dynamics. A perfect job for folks who like to be busy, creative and offer innovative care to youth and families. What You Will Do: Directly supervise and engage with youth/residents in activities and daily routines. Support skill building for all youth/residents through collaborative team work. Show yourself to be a willing learner in trainings and maintain necessary certifications. Facilitating recreational activities for clients, working with the staff team to ensure the program structure while providing positive role modeling for youth. Safe client transportation and medication administration once MAP certified. Assist the program in providing basic needs for clients, such as regular meals, a safe and clean living environment, recreational activities, and appropriate hygiene. Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars: High quality communication skills show an ability to connect with others, approachability, being respectful to others, able to communicate with others at all levels. Reflective self-awareness. Ability to manage risk. Dynamic ability to support youth. Demonstrates flexibility and creative thinking (i.e. ability to adapt and adjust to changing work situations, processes, and procedures). Minimum Requirements: Valid drivers' license required - motor vehicle background record checks will be completed. High School degree or equivalent required. We will train you in: Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Trauma Informed Practice, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, CPR and First Aid