Intensive Care Coordinator

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!!!

Salary Range: $24.50+/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 Coordinators 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.

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.

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!