Family Partner
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. What you will do: 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. Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars: Talent connecting with people. Strong communication skills –both written and verbal. Flexibility and creative thinking with an ability to adapt. Works well independently.
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
Responsibilities
- Provide supportive service to parents/caregivers of DMH eligible youth
- Provide hope, information, encouragement, and one-to-one support to parents/caregivers of children with emotional/behavioral health issues
- Assist 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
