Family Partner: Youth Transition Navigator

Center for Human Development; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 31,824 - 38,896; Full time

Job summary

Center for Human Development (CHD) in Holyoke, MA is seeking a full-time Family Partner to join the Community Transition Team. The role focuses on understanding family dynamics, linking parents to community resources, and supporting youths as they transition home.

Candidates will have a high school diploma, personal experience navigating state systems as a parent or guardian, a valid driver's license, and reliable transportation (mileage reimbursement provided).

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Lived Experience: Personal experience navigating state systems of care as a parent or guardian (preferably with the Department of Youth Services / DYS).
• Driver's License: Valid driver's license.
• Transportation: Reliable vehicle for work use (mileage reimbursement provided).

Responsibilities

• Support the Community Transition Team in identifying family strengths and needed resources.
• Help families successfully navigate the youth’s transition back home.
• Identify, facilitate, and connect parents/guardians to community-based resources and support systems.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with families based on shared or lived understanding.

Skills

Lived Experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Center for Human Development (CHD) in Holyoke, MA is seeking a full-time Family Partner to join the Community Transition Team. The role focuses on understanding family dynamics, linking parents to community resources, and supporting youths as they transition home.

Candidates will have a high school diploma, personal experience navigating state systems as a parent or guardian, a valid driver's license, and reliable transportation (mileage reimbursement provided).