Family Partner
About The Position
NSCS is looking for a Family Partner to join our Children's After School Program (CASP). The Children’s After School Program is a therapeutic program for youth ages 7-13. The program provides milieu treatment including behavior management/modification and facilitation of therapeutic groups. The Family Partner is a paraprofessional that reports to the Program Manager. This position is designed for someone with lived experience as a parent or direct caregiver of a youth in their family with significant social, emotional, behavioral health, medical or trauma-related needs. This position is part-time 20 hours per week. Bilingual Spanish required ($2,500 language differential)
Requirements
- Associates degree in a human service field and one year of related experience with target population OR High School diploma/GED and a minimum of two years relevant experience.
- Experience as a caregiver of a youth with special needs (preferably mental health needs).
- Applicants must have at least one year of experience working with school age children
- Bilingual Spanish required (please indicate language skills on application)
- Valid Mass drivers license and offsite travel required.
Responsibilities
- Supervise children during program activities
- Intervene during a crisis using appropriate techniques including WELLE restraint.
- Drive program van and accompany other staff during ride.
- Complete daily documentation of children’s progress in the milieu.
- Perform duties as a Family Partner including maintaining contact with caregivers and conduct outreach to their families in their homes and communities as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned by program manager.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
- Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Access to Credit Union Banking
- Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Discounted Movie Tickets
- Comprehensive Training Program
- Internal Advancement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
