Family Advocate & Coach - In-Home Support

Brockton Area Multi-Servi; Brockton (MA); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Time off

Paid holidays

Specialized trainings

Health and dental insurance

403B plan with discretionary match

Wellness activities

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

BAMSI in Brockton, MA is seeking a Family Partner to support families navigating youth mental health services. The role centers on empowering caregivers, coordinating with care teams, and linking families to community resources.

The position emphasizes collaboration, ongoing home visits, and advocacy within CPTs. The Family Partner works directly in homes and communities, guiding families through services, IEPs, and transitions while maintaining professional boundaries and pursuing supervisory

Qualifikationen

• Must have lived experience as a parent/caregiver of a youth with mental health needs.
• Parent or Guardian of youth with special needs strongly preferred.
• Education options include HS diploma plus relevant experience or degrees with minimum years of experience.

Aufgaben

• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to caregivers navigating their child’s needs and services.
• Help caregivers articulate youth strengths, needs, and goals within the Care Planning Team (CPT).
• Engage families in home and community-based activities aligned with Individual Care Plans.
• Support caregivers in developing self-care strategies and connecting to peer supports and resources.
• Attend meetings (IEPs, treatment teams, hospital discharges, etc.) and assist with transition planning.
• Participate in and, when appropriate, facilitate Care Planning Team meetings.
• Conduct weekly in-person home visits and provide ongoing telephone support.
• Provide transportation to families as needed.
• Maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards at all times.
• Participate in weekly supervision (administrative, clinical, and group supervision).
• Complete timely and accurate documentation including progress notes and treatment goals.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Engaging families without judgment

Knowledge of community resources

Crisis support

Team orientation

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Human Services

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Jobbeschreibung

BAMSI in Brockton, MA is seeking a Family Partner to support families navigating youth mental health services. The role centers on empowering caregivers, coordinating with care teams, and linking families to community resources.

The position emphasizes collaboration, ongoing home visits, and advocacy within CPTs. The Family Partner works directly in homes and communities, guiding families through services, IEPs, and transitions while maintaining professional boundaries and pursuing supervisory