Family Partner

Justice Resource Institute•Yarmouth, MA

6d•$19 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

JRI's Flexible Support Services program aims to help youth and families by allowing for their voice to be heard, empowering them through psychoeducation and education related to systems, enhancing relationships and family dynamics, advocacy, validation, and breaking negative stereotypes. Serving children and young adults through age 22 who present with mental health diagnoses, our staff support clients and their families in improving their functioning within the home and community to avoid potential hospitalizations. In this role, you will have the opportunity to share your passion for helping others! You will work alongside Clinicians, Young Adult Peer Mentors, and Therapeutic Support Specialists to support the delivery of strength-based peer-to-peer education, coaching, role modeling, guidance, and support services. You will utilize your caregiving experiences to enhance the lives of youth who are presenting with difficult and challenging behaviors, and their families. You will support families in navigating multiple systems of care and enable parents and caregivers to learn effective advocacy skills.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age.
A minimum of an Associate's Degree in a human services field and one year of experience with the target population is required; alternatively, a high school diploma/GED along with two years of experience in the same field is acceptable.
Candidates should have personal experience as a parent or caregiver of a youth facing emotional, behavioral, or learning challenges, as well as experience in navigating systems to secure support for their child's needs.
Background checks and driving checks will be performed.

Nice To Haves

Speak a second language fluently, other than English.

Responsibilities

Support the delivery of strength-based peer-to-peer education, coaching, role modeling, guidance, and support services.
Utilize caregiving experiences to enhance the lives of youth presenting with difficult and challenging behaviors, and their families.
Support families in navigating multiple systems of care.
Enable parents and caregivers to learn effective advocacy skills.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus ($1,000 paid after 90 days)
Bilingual bonus ($2,000)
Reimbursement for professional license registration costs and annual fees
Medical benefits (Blue Cross)
Dental benefits (Delta Dental)
401K with employer match up to $800 per year
Pension after 5 years of employment
Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year
Discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities
Access to free CEUs and training opportunities focused on evidence-based practices
Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in their first year.