Job description

Come demonstrate your passion for child & family empowerment by joining the Wayside team!

*****SIGN ON BONUS OF $2000!! ($1000 after 30 days; $1000 after 90 days)*****

At Wayside, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity- focused community that approaches client care as a matter of social justice. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults, and families each year.

Wayside thinks of our employees as whole people and invests in benefits to support employee wellness.

• Tuition, training & student loan reimbursement
• PTO Package: 3 Wellness Days (time off), 9 Paid Holidays, Up to 3 weeks of vacation (in your first year)
• A learning environment – free training institute with thought leaders, CEU trainings & program trainings, etc.
• Financial health supports
• Equity focused medical benefits
• Teamwork atmosphere Career development support – a great place to grow your career!!!

Educational Liaison- Framingham Family Resource Center

Salary Range: $24.00 to $26.00/ hourly.

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

What you will do:

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

Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:

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

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of navigating the CRA and IEP processes.
• Competency in various technology platforms.
• Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

We will train you in:  Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC); Trauma Informed Practice.

Wayside welcomes equity-minded applicants whose values align with our goal of being a child welfare and behavioral health agency committed to anti-racism, social justice, and advocacy. Successful candidates are asked to be engaged in Wayside’s dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.Bilingual/bicultural and LGBTQ+ applicants are encouraged to apply!

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