Careers

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

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-$64,160

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: $23.75 – $24.25 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.

Community for People (C4P), as the fiscal agent for the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth, is seeking a full-time Training Coordinator to support the Safe Schools Program for LGBTQ Students, a joint initiative of the Commission and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). EOE.

The Training Coordinator plays a central role in delivering high-quality training, consultation, and implementation support to schools and educational organizations across Massachusetts. Working both remotely and in-person, the Training Coordinator will lead engaging professional development sessions, respond to technical assistance requests, and help strengthen the capacity of schools to support LGBTQ students, staff, and families—with a particular focus on those who face compounded barriers due to race, disability, language, or other forms of marginalization.

This position is ideal for a skilled facilitator and equity-driven educator who is passionate about fostering inclusive, supportive, and affirming learning environments in K–12 schools.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate interactive, equity-centered training (virtual and in-person) for educators, school staff, students, families, and community partners.
• Provide timely, responsive technical assistance to schools and districts through email, phone, and on-site consultation.
• Update and expand training materials and resources with a strong emphasis on complex identities, intersectionality, racial equity, and accessibility.
• Design and implement training assessments and evaluation tools to measure effectiveness and guide content development.
• Contribute to the growth and coordination of a network of contracted training consultants, supporting their engagement and development.
• Cultivate a sustainable model for youth and family speakers to enhance stakeholder engagement and elevate student, individual, and family voice.
• Track and respond to incoming training and technical assistance requests in collaboration with program staff; assist with consultant assignments as needed.
• Support documentation efforts, including contributions to the Program’s annual report and the tracking of training and technical assistance activities.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings, retreats, and planning sessions to support alignment and collaboration across the team.
• Travel to schools and training sites across Massachusetts as needed (access to a vehicle is required).
• Represent the Safe Schools Program at community events, Pride celebrations, education-focused conferences, and other stakeholder gatherings.
• Maintain availability for evening and weekend events, as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of intersecting systems of oppression—particularly as they relate to race, gender, sexual orientation, and disability.
• Experience designing and facilitating training for diverse audiences, including educators, administrators, students, and families.
• Experience working with youth in school or community-based settings.
• Knowledge of inclusive, culturally responsive, and student-centered practices in education.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to balance multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and online platforms such as Google Forms or survey tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
• Availability for evening and weekend events.
• Demonstrated commitment to LGBTQ youth, racial and gender justice, and educational equity.
• Work and lived experience are highly valued

Salary: $70,000 annually

Additional Position Information

• Start Date: Anticipated start date is September 2025
• Supervisor: This position reports to the Safe Schools Program Director
• Work Location: This is a hybrid position with a home office, shared space at DESE’s office in Everett, MA, and frequent statewide travel
• Application Deadline: August 8, 2025 · Program Website: https://www.doe.mass.edu/sfs/lgbtq

Community for People is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and those with lived experience connected to this work. Be who you are—we’re glad you’re here.