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Wayside Empowers children, young adults and families to achieve greater independence and emotional well-being.
Invest your career in mental health and family services with people who share your commitment.
Find a Career That Changes Lives
At Wayside, we empower children, young adults, and families to build skills that lead to greater independence and emotional well-being. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact through mental health and family services, we invite you to join a team that shares your dedication to helping others thrive.
We believe that working in human services should be rewarding, and that starts with a team of professionals who are committed to supporting families through strength-based, compassionate care. Our agency values collaboration, innovation, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of those we serve.
Wayside is recognized as a leader in providing high-quality, family-centered care. In fact, we rank in the 88th percentile of agencies nationally in staff satisfaction, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and supportive work environment.
If you’re looking for a career that makes a real difference, we encourage you to explore opportunities at Wayside.
Investing in Our Workforce:
Innovative Education Partnership Wayside has partnered with Framingham State University and Accelerate the Future to offer staff the opportunity to earn a master’s degree in counseling at a reduced tuition rate. This groundbreaking initiative supports professional growth while strengthening our workforce. Currently, two cohorts of 40 staff members are enrolled, advancing their skills to better serve our community.
Career Growth & Well-Being
At Wayside, we are committed to supporting our employees by providing opportunities for professional development and benefits that promote financial and personal well-being. We invest in our employees so they can continue to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the children and families we serve. Below are highlights of some of of our employee-focused benefits.
- Affordable Health Insurance – Employees earning under $25 per hour receive discounted health insurance rates.
- Language Learning Program – Designed to enhance professional skills and improve communication with clients.
- Educational Assistance – Up to $2,000 per year for tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, training, and licensing expenses.
- Career Growth & Coaching – Job ladder coaching and career advancement support to help employees grow within Wayside.
- Financial Wellness – Free access to Financial Fitness for Life, offering expert guidance on budgeting, investing, debt management, and retirement planning.
Wayside named top workplace in 2024
“Wayside Youth & Family Support Network Wins 2024 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award(s) For Innovation, Compensation & Benefits, Leadership, Purpose & Values.”
This award celebrates companies recognized nationwide for creating a better, people-centered workplace and giving employees a voice. The Top Workplaces USA award is based solely on feedback from an employee engagement survey completed by employees of participating workplaces.
We earned Top Workplace in the following categories:
“FRAMINGHAM, MA (December 8, 2024) – Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is honored to be named a Boston Globe Top Workplace for 2024, marking the second consecutive year the organization has received this distinction.”
Top Places to Work recognizes the most admired workplaces in the state voted on by the people who know them best, their employees.
Learn more about our extensive benefits package
The field of mental health and family services is demanding, and you deserve the care and support needed to thrive in your career. Download our benefits guide to learn more about our comprehensive benefits.
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Life, AD&D and Disability insurance
- Education Assistance/Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career Ladder and Job Advancement
- Flexible Spending Account
- Annual Sick Leave 5 days per year
- 403B Retirement Plan with match provided by Wayside
- 12 days paid vacation first year
- 9 paid holidays, up to 3 wellness days
Open Positions
Featured Jobs
Special Education Teacher – Academy/Framingham
Framingham, MA – Now with a $5,000.00 Sign on Bonus!!!!
(Paid out over the first five months)
Salary Range: $58,000.00 to $62,000.00/year depending on license
In-Home Clinician – PACT-Y/Framingham
Framingham, MA – SIGN ON BONUS OF $2000.00!!
($1000 after 30 days; $1000 after 90 days)
Salary Range: $65,000.00 – $70,000.00/year
Assistant Program Director – PACT-Y/Milford
Milford, MA – SIGN ON BONUS OF $2000.00!!
($1000 after 30 days; $1000 after 90 days)
Salary Range: $75,000 – $80,000/year
Clinical Supervisor – Community Services/Charlton
Charlton, MA – SIGN ON BONUS OF $2000!!
($1000 after 30 days; $1000 after 90 days)
Salary Range: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00/year
Lowell, MA – SIGN ON BONUS OF $2000.00!!
($1000 after 30 days; $1000 after 90 days)
Salary Range: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00/year
Registered Nurse – PACT-Y Framingham
Framingham, MA – SIGN ON BONUS OF $2000!!
($1000 after 30 days; $1000 after 90 days)
Salary Range: $78,000.00 to $83,000.00/year
“I really feel that Wayside cares about their employees.”
-HR Generalist, Trini Swinnen
“Working at Wayside has allowed me to truly grow to my full potential and implement transformational change within the organization and in the broader community.”
– Guimel DeCarvalho
LICSW, SHRM-SCP Vice President of Administration and Chief Information Officer
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