Family Partner
About The Position
Wayside is seeking a dynamic, talented, and compassionate Family Partner to provide supportive services to parents and caregivers of eligible youth. The role is community based in Framingham/Waltham and requires lived experience as a parent or primary caregiver of a youth who is or has been involved in the mental health system. The Family Partner offers hope, information, encouragement, and one-to-one support to caregivers of children with emotional or behavioral health issues. The position works with caregivers to identify their child’s strengths and needs, connect families with resources and services, and collaborate with providers and caregivers on ways to meet youth’s mental health needs. Wayside describes itself as a youth- and family-serving agency supporting more than 6,000 youth and families annually across Central, Eastern, and Northeastern Massachusetts. The organization provides training in Motivational Interviewing, Courageous Conversations, the Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC), and trauma-informed practice.
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 these services.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to connect with people.
- Flexibility, creative thinking, and ability to adapt.
- Ability to work well independently.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual ability; it is a plus but not required.
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.
- Consult and work with providers and parents or caregivers to determine how best to meet the needs of youth with mental health concerns.
- Drive in the community as required.
Benefits
- $2,000 sign-on bonus, prorated for part-time employees, with half paid after six months and half after one year of employment.
- Tuition and training reimbursement.
- PTO package including three wellness days.
- Nine paid holidays.
- Up to three weeks of vacation in the first year.
- Free training and CEUs.
- Medical benefits.
- Financial health supports.
- Career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
