Family Partner: Peer Advocate for Caregivers

Seven Hills Foundation, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Enhanced Retirement Plan

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Home Mortgage Initiative

Paid Vacation

Personal Days

Holidays

Sick Time

Job summary

Seven Hills Foundation, Inc. is seeking a Family Partner to empower families navigating child behavioral health needs. You will use lived experience as a parent or caregiver to guide families, advocate for resources, and build confidence for better outcomes.

You’ll work with clinicians, Intensive Care Coordinators, and other providers to ensure coordinated wraparound services, attend planning meetings, and help families access supports that honor their goals and strengths.

Qualifications

• Lived experience as a parent or caregiver navigating child behavioral health needs.
• Ability to guide families through mental health, education, juvenile justice, and child welfare systems.
• Excellent communication, listening, problem-solving, and advocacy skills.
• Capacity to build trust with families from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support and practical guidance to parents navigating behavioral health needs.
• Help caregivers access resources and participate in care planning.
• Collaborate with clinicians and care coordinators to coordinate wraparound services.
• Attend IEP and other meetings to help families advocate for options.
• Maintain timely, confidential documentation per agency and state requirements.
• Engage families through outreach and home-based support to strengthen relationships.

Skills

Lived experience as caregiver

Strong communication skills

Active listening

Problem solving

Advocacy skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Collaboration with care team

Job description

Seven Hills Foundation, Inc. is seeking a Family Partner to empower families navigating child behavioral health needs. You will use lived experience as a parent or caregiver to guide families, advocate for resources, and build confidence for better outcomes.

You’ll work with clinicians, Intensive Care Coordinators, and other providers to ensure coordinated wraparound services, attend planning meetings, and help families access supports that honor their goals and strengths.