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We are excited to announce the launch of our Enhanced Family Support Services Program in Massachusetts! Are you seeking an opportunity to make a difference as a clinician on the team? Apply now to join our agency and help shape this programs success!

Hiring to serve communities in 2 locations:

• South Central Massachusetts
• Greater Boston Area

Company Overview:

Communities for People (CFP) is a non-profit agency serving youth and families through community-based programs and services. You will be instrumental in helping youth and families achieve permanency, independence and integration into the community. You will gain professional experience and exposure to the child welfare system. Our Enhanced Family Support Services (EFSS) team is looking for a Clinician. EOE

Bonus. Qualified candidates can earn up to $2000!!!

• $500 upon completion of 90 Introductory period
• $500 on 6-month anniversary
• $1000 on your 1 Year Anniversary.

Salary: $65,000-$70,000

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including

• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
• 12 paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Time off accruals
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pathway to a long-term career
• Hybrid Work Schedule

Clinician Responsibilities:

• Providing in-home therapeutic support services to parents, caretakers, and youth involved with DCF i.e. weekly family meetings, assessments
• Oversee the treatment planning and assist with the case management of clients
• Ensuring implementation of family centered practice
• Advocacy role for the families working with community partners
• Development and implementation of Individual Service Plans
• Facilitates case conferences and discharge conferences for clients
• Oversight of coordinating psychiatric and psychological appointments
• Provide supervision and parenting supports for families in preparation to reunification
• Overseeing timely notification of referral dispositions
• Actively participating in staff meeting and group supervision
• Providing clinical support to program staff
• Maintaining client documentation and files
• Crisis management
• Providing on-call support

Clinician Qualifications:

• Masters of Social Work or related field
• Independently Licensed preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Mush have valid driver’s license and own transportation
• Excellent writing and organizational skills
• Culturally Responsive
• Knowledge of community resources

We are excited to announce the launch of our Family Centered Treatment Program in Massachusetts! Are you seeking an opportunity to make a difference as a practitioner on the team? Apply now to join our agency and help shape this programs success!

Hiring to serve communities in 2 locations:

• South Central Massachusetts
• Greater Boston Area

Company Overview:

By joining the Communities for People team, we will help you gain professional experience and exposure to the Massachusetts child welfare system. Communities for People (CFP) is a non-profit agency serving youth and families through community-based programs and services. You will be instrumental in helping youth and families achieve permanency, independence and integration into the community. EOE

Bonus. Qualified candidates can earn up to $2000!!!

• $500 upon completion of 90 Introductory period
• $500 on 6-month anniversary
• $1000 on your 1 Year Anniversary.

Salary structure: Range is based on qualifications and experience.

Bachelor Level: $55,000

Master’s Level: $65,000-$70,000

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including

• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
• 12 paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Time off accruals
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pathway to a long-term career
• Hybrid Work Schedule

Family Centered Treatment Practitioner Responsibilities:

• Utilize an evidence-based model to engage and facilitate weekly individual/family sessions
• Provide on-call crisis support for assigned families
• Provide the services with a variance of days/hours designed to respond to the client/family needs/schedule
• Caseloads of (4-6) with a minimum of at least 2 multi hour sessions weekly
• Timely attendance at all team meetings
• Provide transportation to scheduled appointments, as needed
• Promptly submit all required reports and documentation

Family Centered Treatment Practitioner Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Human Services or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle required
• Strong report writing
• Ability to interact with a wide range of individuals
• Culturally Responsive
• Knowledge of state’s human service network
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Communities for People (CFP) is a non-profit agency serving youth and families through community-based programs and services. You will gain professional experience and exposure to the child welfare system. EOE

Bonus. FULL TIME candidates can earn up to $2000!!!

• $500 upon completion of 90 Introductory period
• $500 on 6-month anniversary
• $1000 on your 1 Year Anniversary

JOB SUMMARY: Provide office coverage during business hours and serve as the program representative for staff and guests. Provide administrative support to all other MA Programs. Help ensure that all MA Programs meet all contractual obligations, CARF requirements, and EEC operational support, as well as support the administrative activities of the MA Ops Team. Provide Administrative Support for MA HR Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Office and Program Support

• Serve as a consistent administrative presence in the main office to greet and assist visitors, staff, and guests.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to all MA programs, including recordkeeping, audits, organization, scheduling, and internal communication.
• Track and report data related to finance, licensing, and CARF accreditation requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date client census information for billing purposes.
• Support continuous quality improvement (CQI) by managing outcome data tracking.

HR and Onboarding Support

• Assist the MA HR team with onboarding tasks, including coordinating applicant activities, conducting reference checks, scheduling trainings, and tracking compliance for new hires.
• Maintain accurate records of training and certification requirements for MA program staff.

Documentation and Compliance

• Prepare, format, and edit program documents, forms, handbooks, and templates for accuracy and consistency.
• Compile and maintain documentation required for CARF standards, including fire drills, safety inspections, meeting minutes, vehicle maintenance logs, and incident reports.
• Track and ensure timely submission of all documentation and client record requirements.

Data Management

• Input, scan, and upload data into internal systems such as eHana and Virtual Gateway.
• Open, assign, and close electronic cases in eHana; run reports as needed for demographics and other metrics.
• Organize and archive hard copy records; manage records sent to and retrieved from Iron Mountain.
• Track grants and associated grant codes; monitor and report on spending for each grant to ensure compliance and proper fund utilization.

General Administrative Duties

• Draft and distribute correspondence, including letters, emails, and memos.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, events, and trainings.
• Provide event planning and logistical support for staff events and trainings.
• Support other departments with data entry tasks, such as Boomerang entries for the Development Department.
• Purchase program materials and items and coordinate delivery as needed.
• Take and distribute meeting minutes for MA Program meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required (years of experience may replace degree-requirement)
• Minimum of 2 years of administrative or office support experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort with electronic databases (e.g., eHana).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of two years of office experience with emphasis on the above duties.
• Minimum of two years practical experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with office support, operational administrative assistance, and handling sensitive and confidential information.

SALARY: $55,000 Annually

Bonus. Qualified candidates can earn up to $2000!!!

• $500 upon completion of 90 Introductory period
• $500 on 6-month anniversary
• $1000 on your 1 Year Anniversary.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary based on qualifications and experience
• Trainings and Professional Development
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 3+ weeks of time off benefits
• Medical, Dental Vision Insurance
• Flexible Schedules
• Pathway to a long-term career
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company Overview:

Communities for People (CFP) is a non-profit agency serving youth and families through community-based programs and services. You will be instrumental in helping youth and families to achieve permanency, independence and integration into the community. CFP will provide you with professional experience, great benefits and pleasant working environment. EOE

Job Summary:

To uphold the CFP philosophy and values of care; to assume responsibility for the daily operation of the site; to provide supervision to direct care staff; and to provide orientation for new client (regarding tasks such as: the routines , limits and house rules in conjunction with the house staff).

Program Director Benefits:

• 12 Paid holidays
• Time off benefits
• Weekly pay checks
• Trainings and professional development
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Program Director Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide a safe and nurturing home-like environment.
• To supervise and carry out the treatment and educational plans designed for each client.
• To assign the appropriate level of responsibilities and/or tasks to each client and Direct Care Counselor.
• To observe and evaluate each client in terms of their compliance with the rules of the program.
• To develop and monitor activities meeting the educational, recreational, physical and emotional needs of each client.
• To keep close contact with the client’s families and monitor all family contact.
• To attend treatment planning conferences.
• To provide site leadership and encourage teamwork.
• To supervise and evaluate Direct Care Counselor performance and implement, when necessary, corrective action plans.
• To coordinate weekly staff meetings.
• To provide orientation and on site training for staff members.
• To create and submit weekly staff schedules to the appropriate administrative staff.
• To represent the program to visitors and outside agencies.
• To maintain and monitor agency standards for the physical site and to ensure that staff are familiar with the standards.
• To act as an advocate for the clients and the staff of the house.
• To provide weekly written records to the program office including logs, incident reports, menus, budget materials, home visit records, staff time sheets.
• To monitor, pay and control house expenses, primarily telephone bills and purchase of common objects.
• Participate in the on-call rotation.
• Utilize Virtual Gateway

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in human services or related field and one-year prior experience working with either children or youth in a residential care setting
• Minimum of one-year of experience in a supervisory role.
• Education may be substituted for five or more years’ experience with two years of supervision/management experience.
• MAP certification preferred; if not, must be certified within first three months.

Experience:

• Good writing and documentation skills as well as organizational ability.
• Ability to manage staff.
• Must be culturally responsive and possess the ability to relate professionally to a wide range of clients and staff.

Salary: $60,000

Bonus. Qualified candidates can earn up to $2000!!!

• $500 upon completion of 90 Introductory period
• $500 on 6-month anniversary
• $1000 on your 1 Year Anniversary.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary based on qualifications and experience
• Trainings and Professional Development
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 3+ weeks of time off benefits
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Pathway to a long-term career
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company Overview:

Communities for People will help you gain professional experience and exposure to the Massachusetts child welfare system. You will be instrumental in helping youth and families achieve permanency, independence and integration into the community. EOE

Job Summary: Oversee the overall operations of a LIFE (Learning Independence Fostering Empowerment) DYS (Department of Youth Services) Site, including but not limited to upholding the agency’s philosophy of care, supervision of staff, ensuring needs of youth in program are met and following licensing guidelines for residential programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a safe and nurturing home-like environment reflective of inclusive and trauma-informed care.
• Manage the direct care staffing schedule to ensure appropriate staffing coverage at all times
• Manage weekly house budget to ensure that all residents’ nutritional, daily care and transportation needs are meet, that adequate household supplies are available at the site and to meet any routine household maintenance needs.
• Ensure that all required drills and inspections (internal and external) are competed on time and that on-site first aid and emergency kit are maintained.
• Directly supervise and provide weekly documented supervision on-site direct staff
• Support ongoing staff professional development by ensuring that staff receive all required training, complete probation and annual performance evaluations, address disciplinary issues consistently in accordance with agency policy and provide consistent coaching and support to on-site direct care staff.
• Work collaboratively with program clinical staff to manage referrals to program, the admissions process and coordinate all resident intake and discharge planning.
• Work collaboratively with program clinical staff to ensure that residents’ educational, vocational, physical health and behavioral health needs are met.
• Ensure that all relevant CFP/DYS policies regarding program administration are consistently followed by all program staff.
• Work collaboratively with the LIFE Program Management team to ensure that all ongoing compliance and contractual responsibilities are met according to required timeframes.
• Participate in agency-wide activities to implement the ARC model of trauma-informed care, maintain CARF accreditation and improve the services and supports provided to agency workforce and the children and families served by the agency.
• Participate in the CFP MA residential on-call rotation.

Qualifications:

• Good writing and documentation skills as well as organizational ability.
• Ability to manage budgets.
• Must be culturally competent and able to work with a diverse group of residents and staff.
• Must have an active driver’s license and vehicle.
• Must complete BASIC, CCMA and other DYS required trainings within 3 months of hire date.

Experience:

• Bachelors in human services or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 3-5 years prior experience working with children involved in the juvenile justice system.

Salary: $60,000-$65,000 annually

Job Description

Communities for People (CFP) is a non-profit agency serving youth and families through community-based programs and services. You will be instrumental in helping youth and families to achieve permanency, independence and integration into the community. You will gain professional experience and exposure to the child welfare system. We are looking for 2nd and 3rd shift (overnight) Direct Care Counselors for our Somerville, Brighton, Newton and Boston locations. EOE

Residential Direct Care Counselor Duties and Responsibilities:

• Dependability and reliability
• Ensure that the clients are receiving proper care
• Providing a safe physical/emotional environment
• Providing supervision
• Assist in developing and carrying out goals
• Excellent at conflict management
• Provide transportation as necessary
• Adhere to site policies, routines, and procedures
• Maintain certifications and trainings
• Attend weekly meetings, in-service trainings and orientation programs

Residential Direct Care Counselor Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalency
• Valid driver’s license
• Own reliable transportation
• Bilingual (Spanish) a HUGE plus
• Depending on the program, must complete MAP (Medication Administration Program) certification within 3 months of hire date
• One year minimum experience working directly with adolescents and/or children OR BA/BS in social services or related field with no direct work experience

Residential Direct Care Counselor Benefits:

• 12 Paid holidays
• Time off benefits
• Weekly pay checks
• Trainings and professional development
• Medical and dental benefits
• Tuition reimbursement

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.75 – $22.25 per hour

Bonus. FULL TIME candidates can earn up to $2000!!!

• $500 upon completion of 90 Introductory period
• $500 on 6-month anniversary
• $1000 on your 1 Year Anniversary.

Benefits:

• $750 Bonus at 90 days for Qualified candidates after successful completion of the introductory period.
• Monthly Retention Bonus of $694.50 per month for full time employment.
• Paid training and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous time off benefits
• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Schedule flexibility
• Mileage reimbursement

Company Overview:

Communities for People (CFP) serves youth and families through preventative community services (FCCP), community-based residential programs, managed care networks, adoption, foster care, outpatient services and management information systems. CFP strives to achieve permanency, independence and integration with the community for the youth and families we serve. CFP focuses on strengths to foster self, family and community empowerment. EOE

Family Service Care Coordinator Responsibilities:

Creating a child abuse and neglect prevention network in the cities of Central Falls, East Providence and Pawtucket

• Engage families referred to the FCCP program using the WRAP model principles and philosophy
• Attend all required WRAP and agency trainings and maintains WRAP certification
• Completes all required assessments and documentation in designated timeframes
• Maintains program documentation and family records in accordance with agency and state guidelines
• Completes data collection as required by CFP and DCYF
• Provide comprehensive case management as identified in the family plans and meetings
• Accommodate the cultural, behavioral, medical and any other diverse needs of the families at family team/home meetings
• Identifies and maintains a working knowledge of available community resources to meet the individual needs of each family and ensures the connection of families to culturally relevant community resources and supports
• Works with FCCP team to identify funding or other support for all service needs of the families
• Attend all required meetings
• Provide on-call support

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in human service or related field required
• Bi-Lingual Spanish preferred
• Minimum 3 years working with families
• Must have valid driver’s license and transportation
• Excellent writing, computer and organizational skills

Salary: $40,000-$43,000 annually

Communities for People (CFP) is a non-profit agency serving youth and families through community-based programs and services. You will be instrumental in helping youth and families to achieve permanency, independence and integration into the community. You will gain professional experience and exposure to the child welfare system. EOE

Benefits:

• $750 Bonus at 90 days for Qualified candidates after successful completion of the introductory period.
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid training and professional development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous time off benefits
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Mileage reimbursement

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To cover all assigned shifts in foster home (nontraditional hours).
• To provide a safe physical/emotional environment.
• To provide supervision of activities when needed.
• To help develop and carry-out treatment goals for individual clients as outlined in treatment plans and/or ISP goals and objectives
• Develop specific behavioral plan with client, foster parent and social worker to address behaviors within the home and community settings
• To recognize and confront inappropriate behavior and redirect clients according to treatment goals and house standards.
• Assist in transitioning youth and families from homes.
• Maintain cultural competency in working with a variety of families
• To encourage input and participation in house routines and to encourage integration within the community.
• Ability to set limits and to form appropriate relationships with clients.
• Provide transportation for clients as needed.
• Crisis management
• To attend weekly meetings, in-service trainings, and orientation programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid driver’s license and transportation
• Own reliable transportation
• Bilingual (Spanish) a HUGE plus

Salary: $50,000-$52,000 annually

Job Description

Communities for People (CFP) is a non-profit agency serving youth and families through community-based programs and services. You will be instrumental in helping youth and families to achieve permanency, independence and integration into the community. You will gain professional experience and exposure to the child welfare system. We are looking for 2nd and 3rd shift (overnight) Direct Care Counselors for our Providence locations. EOE

Residential Direct Care Counselor Duties and Responsibilities:

• Dependability and reliability
• Ensure that the clients are receiving proper care
• Providing a safe physical/emotional environment
• Providing supervision
• Assist in developing and carrying out goals
• Excellent at conflict management
• Provide transportation as necessary
• Adhere to site policies, routines, and procedures
• Maintain certifications and trainings
• Attend weekly meetings, in-service trainings and orientation programs

Residential Direct Care Counselor Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalency
• Valid driver’s license
• Own reliable transportation
• Bilingual (Spanish) a HUGE plus
• One year minimum experience working directly with adolescents and/or children OR BA/BS in social services or related field with no direct work experience

Residential Direct Care Counselor Benefits:

• 12 Paid holidays
• Time off benefits
• Weekly pay checks
• Trainings and professional development
• Medical and dental benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement

Sign On Bonus: $750 Bonus at 90 days for Qualified candidates after successful completion of the introductory period. Pro-rated for part time and relief staff.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.50 – $22.00 per hour

JOB SUMMARY:

The program director is responsible for the overall day-to-day operation of the Youth Development Services program. The YDS program is a collaboration with DCYF to help ensure that all youth, ages 16+ who experience the foster care system receive a strong array of support services and enhancement opportunities. This is a great opportunity for a child welfare professional committed to ensuring youth leave the foster care system as capable young adults ready to succeed in their transition to adulthood. The program director supervises all members of the program team. EOE.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree in relevant filed. Seasoned human services professionals with at least 3 years of experience working with similar client populations in human service or treatment settings and 2 years in management. Masters level education may be waived to Bachelor level in certain cases at the discretion of the agency with the approval of funding sources.

EXPERIENCE:

Work experience with DCYF involved families, provider community and/or related service providers. Proficiency in report writing and computer skills. Knowledge of DCYF practices and policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct the day-day performance of the YDS program
• Ensure youth ages 16+ receive high-quality life skills and vocational assessments
• Ensure youth ages 16+ are offered opportunities for vocational training and financial literacy instruction through public sector and community partners
• Directs and recruits for Youth Advisory board
• Ensures youth voice in program operations and development
• Oversees Mentoring program
• Oversees matched savings and Teen Grant programs
• Builds partnerships with community organizations
• Collaborates with DCYF leadership to coordinate supports for youth and young adults
• Chairs partnership meetings
• Develops enhancement opportunities and events, including statewide events.
• Provides consistent supervision to program staff
• Builds staff morale, rewarding staff for effective quality improvement initiatives, quality work, and ideas that enhance the program’s and agency’s mission
• Develops quality assurance measures and tracks performance
• Stays current regarding evolving best practice and treatment models.
• Markets the program and handles public relations with diplomacy and prudence
• Maintains all license, accreditation, client and program records
• Assures compliance with funding source reporting requirements
• Available for after hours consultation as needed

BENEFITS :

• Monthly Retention Bonus
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Time off Accruals
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Weekly Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off

***$750 Bonus at 90 days for Qualified candidates after successful completion of the introductory period***

SALARY: $60,000-$63,000