Family Resource Center Family Partner

Justice Resource Institute•Lynn, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Partner works with caregivers of youth under 21 who have a serious emotional disturbance and may need multiple forms of support or be involved with child-serving systems. Family Partners draw on their personal experience navigating mental health needs and support systems for their own children, grandchildren, or foster children. They support caregivers, model positive behaviors, and guide them through their journey. Working closely with a Clinician and other on-site Family Resource Center staff, the Family Partner helps deliver standardized screening, assessment, service planning, and referral services. The role also co-facilitates family and youth groups with the Clinician and offers an opportunity to contribute creatively to planning and launching a new resource for families in the Northshore area.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must be a parent or legal guardian of a youth facing emotional, behavioral, or learning challenges.
Must have experience navigating systems to secure support for the child’s needs.
Must have experience with challenges faced in home, school, or community settings.
Must be available during regular business hours of the Family Resource Center and, as necessary, evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
A high school diploma or GED and two years of experience working with the target population are required as an alternative qualification.
Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Nice To Haves

An Associate degree in a human services field and one year of experience working with the target population are preferred.
Bilingual Spanish/English skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Support caregivers of youth with emotional, behavioral, or learning challenges and guide them in navigating support systems.
Demonstrate positive behaviors and draw on personal experience to support families.
Collaborate with a Clinician and other Family Resource Center staff to deliver standardized screening, assessment, service planning, and referral services.
Co-facilitate family and youth groups alongside the Clinician.
Participate in planning and launching a new resource for families in the Northshore area.

Benefits

$2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who speak a second language fluently other than English and use it to serve clients.
Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for professional licenses required for work.
Blue Cross medical benefits.
Delta Dental benefits.
401(k) with matching up to $800 per year.
Pension after five years of employment.
Tuition reimbursement of up to almost $4,000 per year and discounted tuition rates at select partner colleges and universities.
Free CEUs and training opportunities focused on evidence-based practices.
Wellness benefits, including employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Up to 19 days of paid time off for full-time employees in their first year.