Bilingual Family Partner

Old Colony YMCA; Taunton (MA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Colony YMCA in Taunton, MA seeks a Family Partner to support families with children who meet the state CRA definition. You will work with the FRC team across Bristol County, providing advocacy, coaching, and resources to parents and caregivers in a fast-paced environment, including evenings and Saturdays.

Responsibilities include coordinating with clinicians to develop Family Support Plans, attending court when needed, and maintaining accurate documentation while upholding safety and

Qualifications

• Lived experience or familiarity with CRA-related issues
• One year with target population or two years with children/adolescents
• Excellent written and verbal communication; interpersonal skills
• Cultural humility; ability to work with diverse populations
• Basic computer skills for word processing and data entry
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive daily
• Ability to work evenings and Saturdays as needed

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with FRC Clinician to complete FAST Assessment and develop Family Support Plans
• Oversee implementation of Family Support Plans
• Coach and advocate for Parents/Caregivers in interacting with child and services
• Assist families in articulating youth strengths, needs and goals
• Support self-care and connect families with peer/parent groups and resources
• Attend court in Taunton to support families and share CRA program info
• Participate in weekly supervision and team meetings
• Maintain progress notes and required documentation on time

Skills

CRA experience

young people work with families

communication skills

cultural humility

computer skills

driver’s license

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Family Partner will be part of the Taunton Family Resource Center (FRC) team working with families across Bristol County experiencing a range of issues that impact their home and family life. The Family Partner will specifically focus on supporting families with children exhibiting behaviors that meet the state of Massachusetts’ definition of a “Child Requiring Assistance” (repeatedly runs away from home; repeatedly fails to obey the lawful and reasonable commands of their parent/guardian; repeatedly fails to obey the lawful and reasonable regulations of their school; is habitually truant; or is sexually exploited).

Position requires the ability to manage complex and competing demands in the office, in the community and in court, on a daily basis. The Family Partner provides support and advocacy coaching to parents and caregivers in a fast paced and changing environment. The Family Partner acts as a role model for parents and caregivers in interacting with community providers and agencies to meet the identified needs of the youth and family. The Family Partner is available to work at the center during hours of operation, including evenings and Saturdays. S/he will accept and display the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT RESPSONSIBILITIES:
• Works in conjunction with FRC Clinician to complete FAST Assessment and to develop the Family Support Plan for family members dealing with CRA-related issues
• Oversees implementation of Family Support Plans
• Provides guidance, coaching, training, support, education, and advocacy for Parent/Caregiver with regard to interacting with their child and networking with community resources and treatment providers to meet youth’s needs
• Assists Parent/Caregiver in articulating youth’s strengths, needs and goals for Family Support Plan
• Assists Parents/Caregivers in recognizing the importance of self-care as a vital component of their parenting and helping them connect with support in the area of self-care as well as support in the form of individual, peer/parent support and self-help groups
• Attends court in Taunton as needed to support families and provide information about the CRA Diversionary Program to court professionals, schools, DCF and families.
• Teams with FRC Staff to provide support to all families seeking services at the FRC.
• Attends FRC staff meetings weekly.
• Co-Facilitates parent and youth groups.
• Conducts a minimum of weekly contact with Parent/Caregiver through office based visits and telephone.
• Maintains professional boundaries at all times.
• Attends and actively participates in weekly supervision with a licensed clinician, and group supervision to review families’ progress, identify risk factors, improve communication and work on professional growth.
• Completes daily progress notes, treatment goals and other required documentation, including data entry, in a timely manner, adhering to the highest professional standards.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A
• FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• FACILITY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• To develop and maintain a culture of safety, security, and cleanliness within the main office.
• To assure and maintain the highest level of safety and cleanliness of the program, by reviewing daily environment checks and to follow up immediately on any maintenance or security issues.
• INTERDIVISIONAL/COMMUNITY/VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES:

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES - LEADER

Mission Advancement : Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising.

Collaboration : Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness : Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth : Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Location(s)

37 Main Street, Taunton , Massachusetts 02780 , United States

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lived experience or familiarity with CRA-related issues
• One (1) year of experience working with the target population; or two (2) years of experience working with Children/adolescents/transition age Youth; and experience in navigating any of the child and family-serving systems
  Excellent communication (written and verbal), organizational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate cultural humility with an ability to work with diverse populations, within the community and with agency staff members.
• Possess basic computer skills for purposes of word processing and data entry.
• Flexibility and ability to respond to Families under stress, and in crisis, in a fast paced work environment.
• Possess a current and valid driver’s license, and automobile – must be able to drive daily.
• Must be able to walk, sit and stand during the work day

Branch / Program

Community Services - Taunton

Pay Range

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$16.00 - $18.40 / hour

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