Family Partner- Milford

Wayside•Milford, MA

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About The Position

Wayside is seeking a dynamic, talented, and compassionate Family Partner to provide supportive services to parents and caregivers of eligible youth in the community-based Milford–South County CSA. The role provides hope, information, encouragement, and one-to-one support to caregivers of children with emotional or behavioral health issues. The Family Partner helps caregivers plan around their child’s strengths and needs, access resources and services, and work with providers to determine how best to meet the needs of youth with mental health concerns. The position requires lived experience as a parent or primary caregiver of a youth who is or has been involved in the mental health system, as well as driving in the community.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Lived experience as a parent or primary caregiver of a youth who is or has been involved in the mental health system.
Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Knowledge of behavioral health systems and services, DMH and DCF resources, special education law and services, and other social service resources, including how to access them.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to connect with people.
Flexibility, creative thinking, and ability to adapt.
Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Provide hope, information, encouragement, and one-to-one support to parents and caregivers of children with emotional or behavioral health issues.
Assist caregivers in planning for their child’s strengths and needs.
Help parents and caregivers access resources, services, and support.
Team up and consult with providers and parents or caregivers about how best to meet the needs of youth with mental health concerns.
Drive in the community as required.