Family Partner-FIT

Behavioral Health Network•Ware, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a FIT Family Partner, you will use your lived experience to provide strength-based, peer-to-peer support for parents and caregivers of youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED). You will play a critical role in helping families navigate child-serving systems, build advocacy skills, and achieve their treatment goals.

Requirements

Lived experience as a caregiver of a child with mental health or special needs
High School Diploma or GED and at least 2 years of experience working with children/adolescents/transition-age youth OR Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services with 1 year of relevant experience
Familiarity with child-serving systems such as DCF, DMH, special education, or psychiatric services
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Comfortable with technology, including word processing, email, and documentation systems
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

Responsibilities

Offer peer mentoring and model effective advocacy and collaboration skills
Connect families with community-based and formal resources such as afterschool programs, food assistance, housing supports, and more
Provide education and emotional support to empower caregivers in the Wraparound process
Partner with FIT clinicians and paraprofessionals to deliver intensive support in community-based settings
Foster family engagement through transparency, compassion, and shared lived experience
Document progress notes, encounters, and support plans in a timely manner
Participate in supervision, team meetings, and professional development to enhance your practice