Family Advocate & Navigator (Peer Support)

Bay State Community Services, Inc.; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off 35 days (first year)

Mileage reimbursement

On-call stipends

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Tuition assistance

Training and supervision

Job summary

Bay State Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Family Partner to provide peer-based support to caregivers raising youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges.

This role draws on lived experience to empower families and advocate for child-serving system navigation. You will collaborate with clinicians and peer mentors to help families feel heard, supported, and confident in navigating services and supporting their child’s success.

Qualifications

• No degree required.
• Experience as a caregiver of a youth with special needs, preferably mental health needs.
• Experience navigating child and family serving systems, preferably DMH.
• Ability to motivate others and work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist parent/caregiver with meeting the needs of the youth.
• Educate the parent/caregiver on navigating child-serving systems and processes.
• Develop community partnerships to expand access to services.
• Attend meetings with families to help them prepare, participate, and advocate effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Motivation

Advocacy

Education

No degree required

Job description

Bay State Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Family Partner to provide peer-based support to caregivers raising youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges.

This role draws on lived experience to empower families and advocate for child-serving system navigation. You will collaborate with clinicians and peer mentors to help families feel heard, supported, and confident in navigating services and supporting their child’s success.