Support and Stabilization Services - Family Partner

Open Sky Community Services • Worcester, MA

26d • $22

About The Position

Open Sky’s Support & Stabilization Services provide an array of services to support youth up to the age of 22 years and families that may be experiencing emotional and/or behavioral challenges. Services provided include groups, therapeutic services to help children remain in their home, preparation support for children reunifying with family, permanency support, skill building, increasing social connections, and providing families with community resources to meet basic needs. The goal of the program is to provide families with access to services that are tailored to their individualized strengths and needs which gives youth the greatest chance for safety, permanency, and well-being. The Family Partner is responsible for educating parents and caregivers on effective ways to navigate systems of care, maximize effective treatment, and build supportive relationships with providers. They will also develop and implement activities and intervention plans that outlines activities, objectives, and measurable progress indicators toward identified goals developed in partnership with the youth and family.

Requirements

• Lived experience relative to what the youth being referred for services through DCF experience, required.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving history and reliable transportation, required.
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual candidates highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Practice skills related to networking, informed decision making, collaborative decision making and leadership with parents/caregivers.
• Ability to develop a healthy relationship with the youth and their parent/caregiver. This includes but is not limited to the following: listening from a parent/caregiver perspective, encouraging the youth’s and parent/caregiver’s unique gifts, and fostering communication between the youth and their parents/caregivers, friends, other natural supports, providers and others identified.
• Collaborate with the youth and their parent/caregiver, treatment providers, supports, school, and other service providers to ensure the cohesive inclusion of the parent/caregiver peer support service with all other services.
• Support youth to communicate effectively and foster their communication with family, friends, allies/natural supports, providers and others.

Benefits

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
• Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
• We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees