Wayside Youth & Family Support Network

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Show your passion by empowering youth and families when joining the Wayside team! Wayside is one of Massachusetts' most respected youth and family-serving agencies, supporting more than 6,000 youth and families annually across Central, Eastern, and Northeastern regions. We invest in our employees' wellness with comprehensive benefits, including tuition and training reimbursement, a PTO package with 3 wellness days, 9 paid holidays, and up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year. Enjoy a learning environment with free training, CEUs, and more, along with exceptional medical benefits, financial health supports, and career development opportunities. Apply today and earn a $2,000 sign-on bonus! Intensive Care Coordinator Bachelor's Level – Community Based - Lowell Salary Range: $22.00 - $28.00/hour + sign-on bonus (half paid after 30 days of employment and half paid after 90 days 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.