Family Centered Specialist

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, we’ve 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. Family Centered Specialist. Program: Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI) Schedule: Primarily afternoons & early evenings; flexible, community-based Pay: $51k base + overtime eligible + $6,000 sign-on bonus About The Role As a Family Centered Support Specialist, you’ll work directly with children and youth (ages 3–21) and their caregivers in homes and community settings. In partnership with a Family Centered Clinician (FCC) who creates the treatment plan, you’ll bring that plan to life—coaching caregivers, teaching practical skills, and supporting the family’s ability to thrive together. What You’ll Do Provide hands-on, skills-based support to children/youth and caregivers in home, school, and community settings. Implement the FCC’s treatment plan; reinforce strategies that build daily living, social, and coping skills. Help families navigate resources and maintain stability—particularly 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 FCC’s 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: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited institution (Bachelor’s preferred). Experience: At least 1 year working with children, adolescents, or transition-age youth in a clinical or community setting. Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle for local travel. Comfortable working in homes and community settings with a short-term, stabilization focus (typical episode: 9–12 weeks). 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. We’ve 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. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law #J-18808-Ljbffr Sevita