Youth/Family Support Worker, All Stars, Athol

CSO is looking for a Youth/Family Support Worker for our All-Stars team.

This position will work in our Therapeutic After School Program which provides psycho-educational and recreational groups with activities occurring both at the program and in the community. All-Stars blends evidence-based models with a holistic, creative approach to support youth (ages 6-11) with emotional challenges. Our goal is to strengthen resiliency and help youth develop skills in emotional regulation, mindfulness, social engagement, and interpersonal skills.?

Starting Salary: $ 38,000-$44,000

As a Youth/Family Support Worker

You Will:

• Provide direct services to therapeutic day program/after school program families and youth

• Provide on-site or community-based activities as needed

• Participate in development of treatment planning

• Assist in referral to ongoing therapeutic services; lead on site groups/activities for families and/or youth

• Participate in care planning and case management together with Clinician and other program staff

• Provide regular transportation for consumers as appropriate, following program guidelines and using agency and/or personal vehicle

• Consult and collaborate with other professionals providing services to clients

• Participate in treatment planning, team meetings, in-service trainings, and other required meetings

Your Background:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or related field (preferred)?

• Knowledge of and training in child development and children's mental health experience?

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

We also seek applicants who embody CSO's values by being:

• Positive -- maintaining resiliency and focusing on solutions

• Respectful -- collaborating and effectively communicating

• Insightful -- demonstrating self-awareness and effectively priority setting

• Conscientious -- taking accountability and applying feedback

What We Offer

At CSO, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to supporting your professional growth, well-being, and success through:

• Competitive salaries
• Health and dental insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Free CEUs and ongoing professional development through in-house training
• Employee referral bonuses
• Group-rate supplemental insurance options
• A premier Employee Assistance Program
• A flexible, supportive, and collaborative work environment

Why Join CSO?

For more than 50 years, Clinical & Support Options, Inc. (CSO) has been providing innovative, compassionate behavioral health services throughout Western Massachusetts. With locations across Springfield, Northampton, Greenfield, and surrounding communities, our multidisciplinary teams work together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families.

When you join CSO, you become part of a mission-driven organization where collaboration, professional growth, and community partnerships are valued. We encourage our employees to bring their ideas, strengths, and unique perspectives to their work-and provide opportunities to learn, grow, and build a rewarding career along the way.

Come grow with us and make a difference in the communities we serve!

A Great Place to Work

CSO was named a Healthcare Industry Top Workplace, and has been recognized as the fastest-growing behavioral health agency in Western Massachusetts. Our commitment to our employees is reflected in our consistently strong internal employee satisfaction results, with more than 90% of CSO staff reporting that they would recommend CSO as a great place to work.

We invite you to learn more about CSO and discover what makes our organization a great place to build your career.

Professional Development

We are committed to helping our employees continue to learn and grow. CSO offers in-house training and professional development opportunities in areas such as:

Trauma-Informed Care - Motivational Interviewing - Mindfulness Skills - and more

EOE/AA