CBHC ESP Family Partner, Greenfield

Clinical and Support Options, Inc; Greenfield (MA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health and dental coverage

Free CEUs for in-house training

Ample paid time off

403B retirement savings plan

Employee referral bonuses

Group rate supplemental insurances

Premier employee assistance program

Personal cell phone plan discounts

Flexible, supportive work environment

Zusammenfassung

Clinical & Support Options, Inc. (CSO) in Greenfield, MA seeks Family Partners to support families in our CBHC ESP program.

You will share your lived experience as a caregiver to guide families through assessments and develop Family Support Plans, while empowering natural supports and community resources. This peer role invites candidates with practical insight, a strong commitment to collaboration, and the ability to work with clinicians and staff to help families navigate systems such as DCF,

Qualifikationen

• Minimum high school diploma or GED and two years' experience working with children, adolescents or transition age youth.
• Experience as parent/caregiver of a youth with special needs, preferably with mental health needs; willingness to share this experience with child-serving systems.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Aufgaben

• Work in conjunction with Clinicians and other staff to complete assessments and Family Support Plans (including CANS Assessment when needed)
• Provide support for parent and/or family members through process of assessment and Family Support Plan development; encourage involvement of natural supports for families
• Oversee implementation of the Family Support Plan
• Provide direct supports to family members
• When applicable, provide education, coaching, training and assistance to parents in navigating child serving systems (DCF, DMH, juvenile justice)
• Foster empowerment and building self-efficacy
• Facilitate linkages to peer/parent support and self-help groups as necessary
• Assist in identifying formal, natural support and community resources

Kenntnisse

Caregiver experience

Child/adolescent experience

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

CSO is looking for Family Partners to work in our CBHC (Community Behavioral Health Center) Emergency Services Program (ESP) in Greenfield.

Are you the parent or caregiver of a child who has struggled with emotional or physical challenges? Was there ever a time that you felt like you were alone? There are many other care givers out there navigating their way through a similar journey, and they could use your support. CSO has a unique opportunity for you to share your lived experience and provide guidance and insight to those going through challenges similar to the ones you've already endured.

This is a peer position, for a candidate who has lived experience as a caregiver of a child who's received services for mental health diagnosis.

You Will:

• Work in conjunction with Clinicians and other staff to complete assessments and Family Support Plans (including CANS Assessment when needed)
• Provide support for parent and/or family members through process of assessment and Family Support Plan development; encourage involvement of natural supports for families
• Oversee implementation of the Family Support Plan
• Provide direct supports to family members
• When applicable, provide education, coaching, training and assistance to parents in navigating child serving systems (DCF, DMH, juvenile justice)
• Foster empowerment and building self-efficacy
• Facilitate linkages to peer/parent support and self-help groups as necessary
• Assist in identifying formal, natural support and community resources

Your Background:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED and two years' experience working with children, adolescents or transition age youth
• Experience as parent/caregiver of a youth with special needs, and preferably a youth with mental health needs; willingness to share this experience/journey with child serving systems
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

We also seek applicants who embody CSO's values by being:

• Positive -- maintaining resiliency and focusing on solutions
• Respectful -- collaborating and effectively communicating
• Insightful -- demonstrating self-awareness and effectively priority setting
• Conscientious -- taking accountability and applying feedback

What We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• full health and dental coverage
• free CEUs for in-house training
• ample paid time off
• a 403B retirement savings plan
• employee referral bonuses
• group rate supplemental insurances
• a premier employee assistance program
• personal cell phone plan discounts
• a flexible, supportive work environment fostering collaboration.

Our Agency:

Clinical & Support Options, Inc. is a dynamic behavioral health organization serving Western Massachusetts for over 50 years. With offices across Springfield, Northampton, Greenfield, and beyond, we're dedicated to providing comprehensive support to individuals and families. Join our team of over 650 multi-disciplinary staff and become part of a collaborative environment where excellence is fostered internally and partnerships are forged externally with community organizations. At CSO, you'll find a flexible and supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and growth. Join us and make a positive impact on thousands of lives in our communities!

CSO was voted a "Healthcare Industry Top Workplace" in 2023, 2024 and 2025. We are the fastest-growing Behavioral Health agency in Western Massachusetts. CSO has consistently received high marks on their internal employee satisfaction survey, noting that over 90% of CSO staff would recommend CSO as a great place to work. We encourage you to check us out!

CSO offers Training in: Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Skills and more.