FIT Paraprofessional | Family-based Intensive Treatment (Bonus Eligible)

The Home For Little Wanderers • Chelsea, MA

28d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Program Director and Senior Fit Clinician, the FIT paraprofessional provides support to youth under the age of 21 with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) SUD, ASD, IDD and their families under the CBHI framework. The FIT paraprofessional uses a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strength-based approach to implement the individualized treatment plan authored by the FIT master's level clinician. The focus is to prompt behavioral support to help improve overall emotional regulation, social skills and strength family structure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the human services field required
• Personal experience as a parent/caregiver navigating child, family, or behavioral health systems, including advocating for family members
• Computer literate with the ability to learn new software applications
• Excellent written and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Preferably knowledgeable about the communities we serve
• Fluency in a second language (e.g. Spanish, Haitian Creole) is a plus
• Experience with CBHI services preferred but not required
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care service delivery and family systems theory preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide caregivers with tools to build advocacy and navigate community resources and larger child-serving systems.
• Support caregivers with advocating for the needs of their youth
• Coach families on how to implement effective strategies to address emotional, behavioral, mental health needs
• Provide education around child development, parenting strategies, mental health and trauma
• Connect families to resources in their community to address the identified needs
• Participate in monthly meetings facilitated by the FIT clinician
• Complete progress notes in the electronic health record system
• Maintain regular communication with FIT team regarding status updates on progress and challenges
• Collaborate with CBHI service, emergency provider, families and other relevant supports identified by the family
• Provide coaching in support of decision-making in both crisis and non-crisis situations
• Work with assigned youth and family 3-5 times weekly managing a caseload of 5-6 families
• Participates in individual, dyad, and group supervision, weekly supervision, and regular staff meetings and training as required.
• Other duties as assigned
• Required to operate a vehicle with a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Required to have access to a personal vehicle for work.
• May be required to transport clients

Benefits

• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees