Family Partner

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network • Waltham, MA

19h • $22 - $24

About The Position

Wayside is seeking a dynamic, talented, and compassionate Family Partner to provide supportive service to parents/caregivers of DMH eligible youth. The Family Partner must have “lived experience” as a parent/primary caregiver of a youth who is/has been involved in the Mental Health system.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Lived experience as a parent/primary caregiver of a youth who is/has been involved in the Mental Health System.
• Reliable automotive and valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems and services, DMH, and DCF resources, special education law and services, and other social service resources, and how to access these services

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• The Family Partner provides hope, information, encouragement, and one-to-one support to parents/caregivers of children with emotional/behavioral health issues.
• Assists caregivers in planning for the strengths and needs of their child.
• Help parents/caregivers access resources, services and support.
• Team up and consult with providers and parents/caregivers about how to best meet the needs of youth with mental health concerns.

Benefits

• tuition and training reimbursement
• a PTO package with 3 wellness days, 9 paid holidays, and up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year
• free training
• CEUs
• exceptional medical benefits
• financial health supports
• career development opportunities
• $2,000 sign-on bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED