Family Partner & Peer Advocate for Caregivers

Clinical and Support Options, Inc; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

403B retirement plan

Employee referral bonuses

Cell phone plan discounts

Job summary

Clinical & Support Options, Inc. in Pittsfield, MA is seeking a Family Partner to join our Intensive Care Coordination team. This peer position leverages lived experience as a caregiver to support families facing emotional and behavioral health challenges.

You will help develop Individual Care Plans, provide direct family supports, coordinate with clinicians, and connect families to community resources. Starting salary is $38,000–$44,000/year, with on-site visits and occasional after-hours

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED and two years' experience working with children, adolescents or transition age youth.
• Experience as parent/caregiver of a youth with special needs and willingness to share this experience with child-serving systems.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Develop Individual Care Plans with ICC and FIT teams.
• Provide direct supports to family members and oversee Family Support Plan implementation.
• Share lived experience in a professional and supportive way to normalize challenges and reduce stigma.
• Collaborate with clinicians, care coordinators, and community providers to ensure the family's voice is heard.
• Deliver services on-site or in the parent/caregiver's home or community.
• Provide education, coaching, and assistance to parents navigating child-serving systems.

Skills

Lived caregiver experience

Experience with youth services

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Clinical & Support Options, Inc. in Pittsfield, MA is seeking a Family Partner to join our Intensive Care Coordination team. This peer position leverages lived experience as a caregiver to support families facing emotional and behavioral health challenges.

You will help develop Individual Care Plans, provide direct family supports, coordinate with clinicians, and connect families to community resources. Starting salary is $38,000–$44,000/year, with on-site visits and occasional after-hours