Family Partner

Wayside Youth; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayside Youth in Massachusetts seeks a Family Partner to support parents and caregivers of youth with emotional/behavioral health needs in the Framingham/Waltham area.

The role requires lived experience as a parent/caregiver of a youth involved with the mental health system, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to coordinate with providers and families. A sign-on bonus is offered with hourly pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Lived experience as a parent/primary caregiver of a youth who has been involved in the Mental Health System.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems, DMH, DCF resources, and special education law.

Responsibilities

• Provide hope, information, encouragement, and one-to-one support to parents/caregivers of children with emotional/behavioral health issues.
• Assist caregivers in planning for the strengths and needs of their child.
• Help parents/caregivers access resources, services and support.
• Team up with providers and parents/caregivers to meet youth needs.

Skills

Talent connecting with people

Strong communication

Adaptability

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Family Partner – Community Based

Framingham/Waltham

Salary Range: $22.00 - 25.50/hour depending on experience + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year 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.