Family Support Worker – DeVanna Center

Family Support Worker – The DeVanna Center

Recruitment began on January 6, 2026 and the job listing Expires on February 6, 2026

The Diane DeVanna Center within Bay State Community Services is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Family Support Worker to support children, youth, and families involved with behavioral health, child welfare, and community-based services. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about strengthening families, building skills, and promoting long-term stability.

• Provide direct support, education, and skill-building to parents and caregivers
• Assist families in identifying goals and developing individualized family support plans
• Support families in navigating systems such as schools, DCF, behavioral health, and community resources
• Facilitate parenting education, groups, and family-based activities
• Model positive parenting strategies and effective communication skills
• Maintain timely documentation and participate in team meetings and supervision
• Collaborate with clinicians, case managers, and community partners

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
• Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• Employee Assistance Program

• 35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)

• Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
• Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness

• Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU’s for obtaining/retaining license – LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)
• Supervision for Licensure and Specializations
• Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
• Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Counseling, Social Work or related area and experience is required
• Commitment and skills dealing effectively with families utilizing based on strengths based approach
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of community resources and willingness and interest to collaborate with other agencies
• Desire to be part of a growing grass roots program that serves as a living memorial through its mission of child abuse and neglect prevention
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid MA driver’s license with acceptable driving record and current proof of insurance
• Acceptable CORI and SORI background record check as required by program

Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.