Family Partner-FIT

Behavioral Health Network, Inc.; Ware (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Growth

Supportive Culture

Impactful Work

Recognized Workplace

Job summary

Behavioral Health Network, Inc. is seeking a FIT Family Partner in Ware, MA to provide strength-based, peer-to-peer support to parents and caregivers of youth with serious emotional disturbance.

You will help families navigate child-serving systems, build advocacy skills, and support treatment goals through education, connection to community resources, and collaboration with clinicians and paraprofessionals in community settings.

Qualifications

• Lived experience as a caregiver of a youth with mental health or special needs.
• High School Diploma or GED or higher education.
• Familiarity with child-serving systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Offer peer mentoring and model advocacy and collaboration skills.
• Connect families with community-based and formal resources such as afterschool programs, food assistance, housing supports, and more.
• Provide education and emotional support to empower caregivers in the Wraparound process.
• Partner with FIT clinicians and paraprofessionals to deliver intensive support in community-based settings.
• Foster family engagement through transparency, compassion, and shared lived experience.
• Document progress notes, encounters, and support plans in a timely manner.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and professional development to enhance your practice.

Skills

Lived experience caregiver

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Comfortable with technology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Human Services

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $22.50 USD to $24.60 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, vision, retirement match, and generous paid time off
• Career Growth – One in three positions filled internally through promotions
• Supportive Culture – Ongoing training, supervision, and a team-oriented environment
• Impactful Work – Provide peer support to parents and caregivers navigating child-serving systems
• Recognized Workplace – Proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work and one of Massachusetts’ Top 10 Employers

What You’ll Do

As a FIT Family Partner, you will use your lived experience to provide strength-based, peer-to-peer support for parents and caregivers of youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED). You will play a critical role in helping families navigate child-serving systems, build advocacy skills, and achieve their treatment goals.

• Offer peer mentoring and model effective advocacy and collaboration skills
• Connect families with community-based and formal resources such as afterschool programs, food assistance, housing supports, and more
• Provide education and emotional support to empower caregivers in the Wraparound process
• Partner with FIT clinicians and paraprofessionals to deliver intensive support in community-based settings
• Foster family engagement through transparency, compassion, and shared lived experience
• Document progress notes, encounters, and support plans in a timely manner
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and professional development to enhance your practice

Who You Are

• You have lived experience as a caregiver of a child with mental health or special needs
• High School Diploma or GED and at least 2 years of experience working with children/adolescents/transition-age youth
• OR Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services with 1 year of relevant experience
• Familiarity with child-serving systems such as DCF, DMH, special education, or psychiatric services
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Comfortable with technology, including word processing, email, and documentation systems
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

We Hire for Purpose!

Since 1938, BHN has been dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable, and culturally responsive behavioral health services. We’re proud to support our employees with the same commitment we show to the individuals and families we serve.

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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