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Wayside Youth & Family Support Network

Our annual Staff Satisfaction Survey has earned us the Top Workplace award in Nonprofit Organization, Purpose & Values and Innovation.... Read more

Purpose

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network provides a wide variety of mental health counseling and family support services to children, young adults and families in Massachusetts.... Read more

Mission

“Empowering children, young adults and families to achieve greater independence and emotional well-being.”... Read more

Additional Culture Details

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives:
Many organizations say they value DEI but they don’t do the work. Mental health and family services are challenging enough without the disappointment you feel when employers give lip service to social justice. Wayside is the place where client care and social justice meet. We understand how much work is involved in making DEI a living, breathing reality in an organization. To demonstrate our commitment, we have two mission statements one for our core services and one dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion. Wayside is a human service agency committed to anti-racism, social justice and advocacy.
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Values

Strength
Wayside believes in a strength-based approach, focusing on affirmative and inspirational strategies that promote sustainable change. Wayside honors the power of families, as they possess a wealth of knowledge and strength and are key drivers in the change process.

Headquarters

Framingham, MA

Employees

507 US Employees

Industry

Human & Social Services

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What employees are saying

I get to do what I love, feel like I am making an impact, and am supported by my coworkers along the way.

I love talking to people and make a difference.

I have the opportunity to interact with so many diverse staff.

Continues to surprise me in exceeding expectations. Clients are challenging.

the work we do is extremely meaningful and important, and Wayside combines the resources and people to make patient and employee goals attainable

I enjoy the transparency within our department, strong support from my program manager , respect for family balance and tokens of appreciation from Wayside.

I can use my lived experience to help others to feel supported and heal. I also gave the opportunity to plan creative workshops and trainings to help these meet their goals.

I feel like I have the ability to make real, tangible and meaningful outcomes manifest.

I get to connect with youth who are working hard to be their very best self.

I can be myself at work.

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