Family Resource Center Family Partner

Justice Resource Institute • Salem, MA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

JRI's Community Service Agencies are committed to delivering comprehensive wraparound services for youth under 21 who are diagnosed with a serious emotional disturbance. These services cater to those who need multiple forms of support or are engaged with various child-serving systems, including child welfare, special education, or juvenile justice. The family partner position is essential to our team’s mission to assist young people. Family partners work alongside caregivers, offering support, demonstrating positive behaviors, and guiding them throughout their journey. These partners are chosen for their personal experiences, having successfully navigated their own journeys with children, grandchildren, or foster children who have mental health needs. The Family Partner will collaborate closely with a Clinician and other Family Resource Center (FRC) staff on-site to deliver standardized screening, assessment, service planning, and referral services for families in need of support. Additionally, the Family Partner will co-facilitate family and youth groups alongside the Clinician. This position offers a chance for creativity and adaptability, providing a unique opportunity to participate in the program planning and launch of an exciting new resource for families in the Northshore area!

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• A High School diploma or GED, combined with two years of experience in a human services field is required.
• Must be a parent or legal guardian of a youth facing emotional, behavioral, or learning challenges, as well as experience in navigating systems to secure support for their child's needs.
• Experience with challenges faced in home, school, or community settings.
• Be available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as necessary.
• Available during regular business hours of the Family Resource Center.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of an Associate degree in a human services field and one year of experience working with the target population is preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside caregivers, offering support, demonstrating positive behaviors, and guiding them throughout their journey.
• Collaborate closely with a Clinician and other Family Resource Center (FRC) staff on-site to deliver standardized screening, assessment, service planning, and referral services for families in need of support.
• Co-facilitate family and youth groups alongside the Clinician.
• Participate in the program planning and launch of a new resource for families.

Benefits

• $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• 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!
• Access to our 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 and much more!

What This Job Offers

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