Transition Facilitator

CASE MANAGER / TRANSITION FACILITATOR

Young Adults Residential - Methuen

Wayside's Young Adult Program, Merrimack Valley Young Adult Program is looking for full-time, compassionate and dedicated Transition Facilitator to provide case management of 5-7 assigned clients in the community (program apartments or in-home), outreach to clients living in the community, assessment of individuals abilities with regard to transportation, medication administration, health/wellness, budgeting and substance abuse and development of treatment plans around relevant needs. The Transition Facilitator also provides support to clients who live in the staffed apartment in Methuen.
 
Salary Range: Starting $22.00/hour + sign-on bonus (half paid after 30 days of employment and the other half paid after 90 days of employment/pro-rated for part-time).  

We are looking for the following schedule coverage: Tuesdays to Saturdays.
  
 What you will do:   

• Coordinate intake assessments for new participants.
• Schedule weekly case management meetings with assigned participants.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate service/participation plans in collaboration with participants.
• Provide individual and group life skills assessment and education/training for participants.
• Provide employment assistance, career development and apprentice job matching for identified participants. Develop, monitor, and evaluate apprenticeship experiences.
• Develop and maintain a broad network of community-based support services, including health, employment, education, counseling, self-help, community service, etc.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, referrals, service linkage and advocacy on behalf of program participants.
• Provide appropriate level of monitoring and supervision for program participants.
• Complete all documentation as required.
• Participate in all weekly and required agency staff meetings, required agency trainings, supervision with Program Director and assigned meetings in the community.
• Assist with the development and implementation of appropriate policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Wayside Youth and Family Support Network policies and procedures.

Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:   

• Interpersonal/ communication skills
• Charismatic
• Empathic
• Dedication
• Reliability
• Teamwork
• Self-awareness.

 Minimum Requirements:    

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology or related field preferred.
• Experience working in a community-based setting and/or residential setting with youth is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Bilingual/Bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

We will train you in: Motivational Interviewing; Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC); Courageous Conversations; CPR and First Aid. 

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!