Young Parent Support Specialist-Spanish Speaking Required

Bridges Homeward

  • Cambridge, MA
  • $45,000-46,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
  • Apply easily
The Young Parent Support Specialist provides case management, parent education and support services to parents in our Young Parents Support (YPS) service within our Family Support & Stabilization (FSS) Program. YPS is a program aimed at increasing protective factors in parents under the age of 23 in the City of Boston.Believing in proper work-life balance and self care, Bridges Homeward operates on a full time, 33.5 hour (4 1/2 day) work week.HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:
  • Utilizing the protective factor framework, provide a range of interventions aimed at supporting family capacity to safely care for children in order to prevent DCF involvement or out-of-home
  • Collaborate with parents and other supportive professionals in developing plans specifying resources and services needed, making referrals, and monitoring service provision.
  • Facilitating groups, workshops and enrichment opportunities for young parents and their families.
  • Supports parents in accessing, applying for and utilizing other services and resources (such as housing, SNAP, day care)
  • Provides support to young parents in increasing life and vocational skills.
  • this role follows a hybrid work model, combining in-office time, remote work, and in-person community visit
WHY BRIDGES HOMEWARD?In addition, for an opportunity to join a group of progressive, enthusiastic professionals with a shared passion for human services and child welfare, Bridges Homeward offers benefited employees:
  • a 33.5 hour work week
  • Professional Development
  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Generous Paid Time off
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability and Short Term Disability
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelors degree in social work, psychology, education or a related field; and Minimum of one-years' experience providing case management and/or counseling services to children, adolescents and families; preference given to those with experience working with pregnant or parenting teens or young adults; *Bachelors degree can be substituted with associate degree and two years' experience in related field
  • Bilingual (Spanish speaking) required
Other requirements:
  • Valid driver's license and properly insured vehicle
THE AGENCY:Bridges Homeward, previously CFCS, is one of the oldest human services agencies in Greater Boston. Founded in 1873 as the Avon Home, an orphanage for local children, Bridges Homeward has a long and distinguished history of serving children, adolescents, individuals and families in the Cambridge area, Greater Boston and its suburbs. Today Bridges Homeward provides services for foster and group care, adoption, developmental disabilities, and family support, all programs that support individuals and strengthen families in more than 100 cities and towns throughout Massachusetts.
  • Clearance of background checks as required by state and federal law.

Bridges Homeward