Pediatric Behavioral Health Family Partner – Peer Support

Clinical and Support Options, Inc; Greenfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Free CEUs for in-house training

Ample paid time off

403B retirement savings plan

Employee referral bonuses

Group rate supplemental insurances

Premier employee assistance program

Personal cell phone plan discounts

Flexible, supportive work environment

Job summary

Clinical & Support Options, Inc. (CSO) in Greenfield, MA seeks Family Partners to support families in our CBHC ESP program.

You will share your lived experience as a caregiver to guide families through assessments and develop Family Support Plans, while empowering natural supports and community resources. This peer role invites candidates with practical insight, a strong commitment to collaboration, and the ability to work with clinicians and staff to help families navigate systems such as DCF,

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, preferably with mental health needs; willingness to share this experience with child-serving systems.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with Clinicians and other staff to complete assessments and Family Support Plans (including CANS Assessment when needed)
• Provide support for parent and/or family members through process of assessment and Family Support Plan development; encourage involvement of natural supports for families
• Oversee implementation of the Family Support Plan
• Provide direct supports to family members
• When applicable, provide education, coaching, training and assistance to parents in navigating child serving systems (DCF, DMH, juvenile justice)
• Foster empowerment and building self-efficacy
• Facilitate linkages to peer/parent support and self-help groups as necessary
• Assist in identifying formal, natural support and community resources

Skills

Caregiver experience

Child/adolescent experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Clinical & Support Options, Inc. (CSO) in Greenfield, MA seeks Family Partners to support families in our CBHC ESP program.

You will share your lived experience as a caregiver to guide families through assessments and develop Family Support Plans, while empowering natural supports and community resources. This peer role invites candidates with practical insight, a strong commitment to collaboration, and the ability to work with clinicians and staff to help families navigate systems such as DCF,