Family Resource Center Family Partner

Justice Resource Institute • Lynn, MA

2d • $48,000 - $50,000

About The Position

JRI’s Community Service Agencies deliver comprehensive wraparound services for youth under 21 who have a serious emotional disturbance and need multiple forms of support or are involved with child-serving systems such as child welfare, special education, or juvenile justice. The Family Partner supports caregivers by sharing relevant personal experience, modeling positive behaviors, and guiding them as they seek support for their children’s mental health needs.

The Family Partner works closely with a Clinician and other Family Resource Center staff to provide standardized screening, assessment, service planning, and referral services. The role also co-facilitates family and youth groups with the Clinician and contributes creativity and adaptability to planning and launching a new resource for families in the Northshore area. This is a contract-funded position; compensation depends on contract funds available at the time of hire.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• A minimum of an Associate degree in a human services field and one year of experience working with the target population is preferred; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and two years of experience in the same field are required.
• Must be a parent or legal guardian of a youth facing emotional, behavioral, or learning challenges, and have experience navigating systems to secure support for the child’s needs.
• Experience with challenges faced in home, school, or community settings.
• Must be available during regular Family Resource Center business hours and able to work evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts as necessary.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Work alongside caregivers, offering support, demonstrating positive behaviors, and guiding them through their journey.
• 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 program planning and launch of a new resource for families in the Northshore area.

Benefits

• $2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who fluently speak and use a second language other than English to serve clients.
• Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for professional licenses required for work.
• Blue Cross medical benefits and Delta Dental benefits.
• 401(k) match up to $800 per year and a pension after five years of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement 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 in the first year for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree