Family Partner

CHD Careers•Holyoke, MA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Center for Human Development (CHD)’s Community Services Network is seeking a full-time Family Partner. The Family Partner will join our Community Transition Team (CTT) that is located in Holyoke, MA. About the Role: The Family Partner plays a vital role in assisting the Community Transition Team (CTT) by helping them understand individual family dynamics, strengths, and necessary supports. In this role, you will empower families during youth transitions home by identifying needs, facilitating service connections, and linking parents to valuable community-based resources—either to supplement or serve as an alternative to CTT services.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Personal experience navigating state systems of care as a parent or guardian (preferably with the Department of Youth Services / DYS).
Valid driver's license.
Reliable vehicle for work use (mileage reimbursement provided).

Nice To Haves

Child or relative who has aged out of DYS.
Prior experience with the MA Department of Children and Families (DCF) or court-related involvement in the juvenile justice system.

Responsibilities

Support the Community Transition Team in identifying family strengths and needed resources.
Help families successfully navigate the youth’s transition back home.
Identify, facilitate, and connect parents/guardians to community-based resources and support systems.
Build strong, supportive relationships with families based on shared or lived understanding.