Family Partner

Wayside Youth; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayside Youth in Lowell is seeking a Family Partner to provide supportive services to parents/caregivers of youth with emotional/behavioral health concerns. The Family Partner must have lived experience as a parent/primary caregiver of a youth involved in the Mental Health system.

The role involves guiding families, connecting them with resources, and collaborating with providers to meet the needs of youth. A driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Must have lived experience as a parent/primary caregiver of a youth involved in the Mental Health system.
• Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is required.
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems and resources (DMH/DCF) and related services.
• Bilingual is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to parents/caregivers of youth with emotional/behavioral health issues.
• Assist caregivers in planning for strengths and needs of their child.
• Help parents access resources, services and support in the community.
• Collaborate with providers and families to meet youths' needs.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Flexibility

Independence

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Family Partner – Community Based

Lowell

Salary Range: $22.00 - 24.00/hour depending on experience + sign-on bonus (half paid after 30 days of employment and the other half paid after 90 days of employment/pro-rated for part-time).

Wayside’s isseeking dynamic,talented, and compassionate Family Partner to provide supportive service to parents/caregivers to eligible youth. The Family Partner must have “lived experience” as a parent/primary caregiver of a youth who is/has been involved in the Mental Health system.

What you will do:

• The Family Partner provides hope, information, encouragement, and one-to-one support to parents/caregivers of children with emotional/behavioral health issues.
• Assists caregivers in planning for the strengths and needs of their child.
• Help parents/caregivers access resources, services and support.
• Team up and consult with providers and parents/caregivers about how to best meet the needs of youth with mental health concerns.

Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:

• Talent connecting with people.
• Strong communication skills–both written and verbal.
• Flexibility and creative thinking with an ability to adapt.
• Works well independently.

MinimumRequirements:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Lived experience as a parent/primary caregiver of a youth who is/has been involved in the Mental Health System.
• Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems and services, DMH, and DCF resources, special education law and services, and other social service resources, and how to access these services
• Bilingual is a plus but not required.

Wewilltrain you in

Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC); Trauma Informed Practice.