Family Partner

Justice Resource Institute • Yarmouth Port, MA

14d • $19 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

JRI's Flexible Support Services program aims to help youth and families by allowing for their voice to be heard, empowering them through psychoeducation and education related to systems, enhancing relationships and family dynamics, advocacy, validation, and breaking negative stereotypes. Serving children and young adults through age 22 who present with mental health diagnoses, our staff support clients and their families in improving their functioning within the home and community to avoid potential hospitalizations.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• A minimum of an Associate's 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, as well as experience in navigating systems to secure support for their child's needs.
• Background checks and driving checks will be performed.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Utilize caregiving experiences to enhance the lives of youth who are presenting with difficult and challenging behaviors, and their families.
• Support families in navigating multiple systems of care and enable parents and caregivers to learn effective advocacy skills.

Benefits

• $1,000 Sign-on Bonus paid out in full after 90 days of employment
• $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Access to free CEUs and training opportunities focused on evidence-based practices!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year

What This Job Offers

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