Description

Bay State Community Services (BSCS) values all types of human diversity.Everyone contributes to the improvement of BSCS and the greater community. We remain committed to raising awareness and joining efforts of justice, equity, and inclusion.

The Quincy Family Resource Center (located only 10 minutes away from Boston) is looking for a charismatic and influential Family Support Worker to work with local families who experience a high level of trauma, poverty, and homelessness to ensure they receive the proper supports and guidance. The Family Support Workers assist youth and families gain access to support groups, free donations and educational/informational resources. 

Why This Role is For You:

Full Time (40 hours a week); benefits eligible

Program is accessible by MBTA (Red Line - Quincy Center)

Great For Individuals who have an interest in Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Art Therapy, and Event Coordination

What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference:

Independentlyhost Parent/Guardian and Youth Support groups 

Assist families in identifying resources (i.e. housing, schooling, food pantries, etc) to meet individual family needs

Ensure youth and family voice and choice is implemented in service delivery.

Become familiar with systemic issues facing individuals and families and provide ongoing monitoring of any safety concerns.

Develop creative and proactive approaches to individual’ and families’ crisis patterns and help address their problems before they develop into crises. 

Develop Family Resource Center Events Calendar 

Availability: Must have flexibility in job schedule to meet operation hours of the FRC; ability to work some evenings/weekend

Bay State Community Services (BSCS) recognized the hard work and dedication of our staff and has developed a comprehensive benefit package to support you and your family.

Benefits Begin On Your First Day of Employment

Important Health and Wellness Benefits 

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance 

Eye-Med Vision Benefits 

Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance 

Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

Employee Assistance Program 

Generous Paid Time Off

35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)

Additional Benefits 

Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)

Opportunities for Reduced Tuition for Clinical Master's Degree

Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness 

Mileage reimbursement

Extensive Training Program

Monthly Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)

Supervision for Licensure and Specializations

Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings

Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices

Requirements

Qualifications/Credentials 

Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Associate's Degrees with at least one year of experience required 

Experience working with youth and families preferred

Experience with educational systems preferred 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Additional spoken languages are desirable 

Computer proficiency 

Valid MA driver’s license with adequate driving record and current proof of insurance 

Acceptable CORI and SORI background record check as required by program 

Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.