Family Centered SpecialistSevita
Job Summary
Mentor South Bay , provides Early Intervention, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Behavioral Health and Mental Health Outpatient services across Massachusetts and Connecticut. For over 35 years, weve provided a collaborative, team-based approach dedicated to helping children, adults, and families reach their fullest potential. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.
Bilingual Family-Centered Specialist
Program: Childrens Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI)
Schedule: Primarily afternoons & early evenings; flexible, community-based
Pay: $52k base + overtime eligible + $6,000 sign-on bonus
Bilingual: Spanish
About the Role
As a Family Centered Support Specialist, youll work directly with children and youth (ages 321) and their caregivers in homes and community settings. In partnership with a Family-Centered Clinician (FCC) who creates the treatment plan, youll bring that plan to lifecoaching caregivers, teaching practical skills, and supporting the familys ability to thrive together. Also, to work with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF), Safe and Stable Family Services helps families achieve the specific goals outlined in their official DCF service plans, preventing out-of-home placements or helping youth transition back home
What Youll Do
Provide hands-on, skills-based support to children/youth and caregivers in home, school, and community settings.
Implement the FCCs treatment plan; reinforce strategies that build daily living, social, and coping skills.
Help families navigate resources and maintain stabilityparticularly those at risk of separation.
Maintain a target of 25 productivity (billable) hours per week, typically serving ~2 families per day.
Participate in weekly supervision to review progress, troubleshoot barriers, and refine strategies.
Document services accurately and on time; communicate regularly with the FCC and care team.
Work a schedule that often includes afternoons and early evenings to meet family needs.
Day in the Life
Review the FCCs plan and your visit schedule.
Meet a caregiver after school to practice behavior-support routines.
Coach a teen in the community on communication and problem-solving skills.
Check in with the FCC during supervision to adjust approaches and next steps.
Complete brief, timely documentation before wrapping up the day.
Qualifications
Education: Associates or Bachelors degree in a human services field from an accredited institution (Bachelors preferred).
Experience: At least 1 year working with children, adolescents, or transition-age youth in a clinical or community setting.
Valid drivers license and reliable personal vehicle for local travel.
Comfortable working in homes and community settings with a short-term, stabilization focus (typical episode: 912 weeks).
Come join our amazing team of dedicated and caring professionals. Apply Today!
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Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.
Weve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.
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