Family Partner

Justice Resource Institute; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual bonus of $2,000

401K match and pension

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute is seeking a Family Partner located in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, to assist youth facing emotional and behavioral challenges. In this role, you will collaborate with clinicians and support families navigating complex care systems, leveraging personal caregiving experiences.

Ideal candidates are required to have a High School diploma or an Associate Degree in a human services field along with relevant experience. This position offers competitive hourly wages and a range of employee benefits including professional development, healthcare coverage, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Minimum of an Associate Degree with one year of experience or a high school diploma and two years of experience.
• Personal experience as a caregiver relating to youth challenges is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of peer-to-peer education and coaching.
• Utilize caregiving experiences to enhance the lives of youth.
• Help families navigate multiple systems of care.

Skills

Peer education

Supporting families

Advocacy skills

Experience with challenging behaviors

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate Degree in a human services field

Job description

Centerpoint 365 East St Tewksbury, MA 01876, USA

Are you the Family Partner we’ve been searching for? In this role, you will have the opportunity to share your passion for helping others while working with our youth!

Centerpoint is a 16-bed Intensive Residential Treatment Program (IRTP) for emotionally disturbed adolescent males. The primary mission of Centerpoint is the treatment and rehabilitation of adolescent males with mental illness and challenging behaviors. Centerpoint provides a secure, clinically intensive residential program that enhances growth and coping skills. The program’s ultimate goal is to enable each resident to attain optimal psychological and social growth; to transition to a less restrictive setting and eventually into the greater community.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $19.00 to $22.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

Responsibilities

• You will work alongside Clinicians, Young Adult Peer Mentors, and Therapeutic Support Specialists to support the delivery of strength‑based peer‑to‑peer education, coaching, role modeling, guidance, and support services.
• You will utilize your caregiving experiences to enhance the lives of youth who are presenting with difficult and challenging behaviors, and their families.
• You will support families in navigating multiple systems of care and enable parents and caregivers to learn effective advocacy skills.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities! You will have access to free CEUs and training opportunities focused on evidence‑based practices!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self‑care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full‑time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• A minimum of an Associate Degree in a human services field and one year of experience with the target population is required; alternatively, a high school diploma/GED along with two years of experience in the same field is acceptable.
• Candidates should have personal experience as a parent or caregiver of a youth facing emotional, behavioral, or learning challenges, as well as experience in navigating systems to secure support for their child’s needs.
• Background checks and driving checks will be performed.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

Education

High School or better.

Preferred Education

Associates or better.

Preferred Licenses & Certifications

Drivers License

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