Family Partner-Martha's Vineyard

Justice Resource Institute; Yarmouth (MA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 44,772; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual bonus of $2000

Tuition reimbursement

401K matched up to $800 a year

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A community service organization located in Yarmouth is seeking a Family Partner to provide support for youth facing emotional challenges. This position offers both part-time and full-time opportunities and involves working with families to navigate care systems. Applicants should have relevant education and experience, with benefits including a bilingual bonus, health insurance, and professional development opportunities. The role requires a minimum of an Associate Degree or equivalent experience, and personal caregiving experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Minimum one year of experience with target population.
• Personal experience as a caregiver of youth facing challenges.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Advocacy skills

Peer-to-peer education

Collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in a human services field

High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience

Job description

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!

JRI’s Community Service Agencies are committed to delivering comprehensive wraparound services for youth under 21 who are diagnosed with a serious emotional disturbance. These services cater to those who need multiple forms of support or are engaged with various child-serving systems, including child welfare, special education, or juvenile justice.

Part-time and Fee for Service positions available, with the opportunity for full time!

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $19 to $32.50 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.

JRI provides the training so that:

• 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.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Associates or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Drivers License

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