Family Partner

Wayside•Framingham, MA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

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. Works collaboratively with ICC and other team members to ensure family voice in care coordination.

Requirements

Lived experience as a caregiver of a youth facing challenges with mental health, emotional health and/or trauma resulting in significant life disruption is required.
Willingness to share your family’s recovery story in the context of peer support.
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.
High school diploma or HiSET
A minimum of 2 years experience working with children/adolescent/transition-aged youth.
Valid driver’s license/access to reliable automobile.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

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.
Consult with providers and parents/caregivers about how to best meet the needs of youth with mental health concerns.
Ensure family voice in care coordination by working collaboratively with ICC and other team members.