Family Partner

Justice Resource Institute•Lawrence, MA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will have the opportunity to share your passion for helping others while working with our youth! JRI’s Community Service Agencies are committed to delivering comprehensive wraparound services for youth under 21 who are diagnosed with a serious emotional disturbance. These services cater to those who need multiple forms of support or are engaged with various child-serving systems, including child welfare, special education, or juvenile justice. 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 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.
Candidates should have experience in navigating systems to secure support for their child's needs.
Background checks and driving checks will be performed.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual bonus for new hires who 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

$2,000 bilingual bonus
Reimbursement for professional license registration costs and annual fees (e.g., LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN)
Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits
401K matched up to $800 a year
Pension after 5 years of employment
Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year
Discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities
Free CEUs and training opportunities focused on evidence-based practices
Access to employee engagement groups
Self-care resources
Employee Assistance Program
Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year