Show your passion by empowering youth and families when joining the Wayside team!
Wayside is one of Massachusetts' most respected youth and family-serving agencies, supporting more than 6,000 youth and families annually across Central, Eastern, and Northeastern regions.
We invest in our employees' wellness with comprehensive benefits, including tuition and training reimbursement, a PTO package with 3 wellness days, 9 paid holidays, and up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year. Enjoy a learning environment with free training, CEUs, and more, along with exceptional medical benefits, financial health supports, and career development opportunities.
Apply today and earn a $2,000.00 sign-on bonus (pro-rated for part-time)!
Educational Liaison
Family Resource Center - Framingham
Salary Range: $25.00 - $27.00/hour + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time).
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring for a creative and supportive individual to work in our community focused Family Resource Center in Framingham! We provide a supportive culture that is team-focused and places value on healthy work dynamics.
What you will do:
- Work closely with the local school districts to help family members navigate through educational and school-related concerns and needs.
- Serve as a resource to families, schools, and the community in improving overall student attendance and graduation rates, reducing truancy rates, and identifying systemic issues.
- Ensure all family members experiencing CRA related issues are connected to services that meet their individual needs.
- Be responsible for negotiating and implementing special events and other interagency activities that involve schools.
Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:
- Confidence in leading groups and trainings to families.
- Strong communication skills –both written and verbal.
- Empathy and compassion for those experiencing challenges.
- Flexibility and creative thinking with an ability to adapt.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Knowledge of navigating the CRA and IEP processes.
- Competency in various technology platforms.
- 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.
