ACCS Family Partner (20 Hours) - Worcester Integrated Team B

Open Sky Community Services; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 25,082 - 35,724; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Life Insurance

Job summary

A community-based mental health services organization is seeking a Family Partner in Worcester, Massachusetts. In this role, you will educate families on navigating care systems and advocate for their needs. Responsibilities include providing hope and support to families, coaching in advocacy skills, and planning events to connect families. A high school diploma and experience supporting individuals with mental health challenges are required. The position offers competitive pay and generous benefits including paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Required to have a valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Experience supporting a person with mental health challenges is required.
• Reliability and willingness to learn are essential.

Responsibilities

• Educate families on navigating systems of care and treatment options.
• Advocate and support families of individuals with mental health issues.
• Coach families to develop advocacy and collaboration skills.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Interpersonal communication

Coaching

Empowerment techniques

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Description and Responsibilities

Adult Community Clinical Services is a Department of Mental Health funded service that is designed to deliver evidence-based interventions within a clinically focused model. Individuals served are diagnosed with mental illness or dual diagnosis and reside in their own homes, apartments, or in group living environments. Our services focus on helping people transition to a more independent environment while maximizing their natural supports by building skills and achieving personal goals. The teams are tight knit, supportive and multidisciplinary. Open Sky’s talented clinicians, substance use counselors, nurses, peer staff, housing counselors, outreach counselors, and direct care staff provide quality, compassionate care to individuals served.

The Family Partner is responsible for educating families on effective ways to navigate systems of care, maximize effective treatment, and build supportive relationships with providers and others working with the individual and family around mental health, behavioral and emotional needs.

Other Key Responsibilities

• Provide hope, information, advocacy and support to families of individuals with mental health issues who are receiving services from ACCS.
• Coach families in developing advocacy and collaboration skills and empower families to understand and exercise their rights.
• Engage individuals in non-directive and supportive relationships that promote empowerment and self-learning.
• Plan and coordinate network and family events that keep families connected and allow opportunities for families to communicate and socialize together.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record, required.
• Experience being a parent, caregiver, guardian, grandparent or foster care parent supporting a person with mental health challenges, required.
• Experience accessing mental health or related services, required.
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.

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
• And more!

Base Rate

USD $22.07/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.