NEW BEDFORD, MA- Are you a parent or guardian of a child with social, emotional or mental health needs? Have you had to navigate systems of care and services for this child? Are you passionate about helping other parents navigate the world of services and advocacy for their child? If so, then the Family Partner position is perfect for you!!
Child & Family Services is looking to hire a full-time Family Partner for the Community Service Agency (CSA) Program at our Acushnet Avenue location! The Family Partner is responsible for providing support and advocacy to parents/caregivers, and facilitation of peer support groups for caregivers. This individual is directly responsible to the Director of the Community Service Agency.

**Candidates who are bilingual in Spanish, Portuguese and/or Cape Verdean Creole are highly encouraged to apply!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/Associates Degree with 2 years of professional experience working with youth and families or Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of professional experience.
• Must have lived experienced as an adult who is the parent/caregiver of a youth with an SED and preferably a youth with mental health needs.
• Must have an understanding of systems of care, be able to work collaboratively with a Team, and possess effective interpersonal skills and communications skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Availability during evening/weekend hours is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following responsibilities are not meant to be all inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the agency’s needs.

• Engage the parent/caregiver in home and community resources designed to address one or more goals on the youth’s treatment plan or ICP
• Assist the family in understanding the scope and services of the CSA and the family’s role and responsibilities in the program
• Teach parent/caregiver how to network/link and secure necessary community resources and treatment providers
• Participate in child’s Individual Care Planning Team (ICP by developing clear and outlined goals
• Maintain regular contacts with parents/caregivers and youth set and agreed at the ICP
• Participate in the child’s Individual Care Planning Team (ICP) by modeling and educating families in how to access community resources
• Deliver strength-based, culturally and linguistically appropriate services under the supervision of a Sr. Family Partner
• Provide in home and in community mentoring and education to the parents/caregivers in order to enhance problem-solving, parenting effectiveness, and communication
• Be available to parents/caregivers by phone or at the family home during non-business hours as needed
• Advocate parent/caregiver about the education system by attending school meetings and participating in the development of any school plans/IEP’s; and within other systems such as the courts, state agencies and community organizations
• Monitor the family’s satisfaction with the CSA
• Participate in the systems of care committee meeting
• Perform other duties as required

BENEFITS:

• Benefit eligible at 20+ hours
• Medical – Harvard Pilgrim/HealthPlans – 75% employer paid for full-time employees
• Dental – Delta Dental
• EyeMed Vision
• AbilitiCBT - FREE TO ALL EMPLOYEES
• 2 weeks’ vacation accrued over 1st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years
• Generous sick time and personal time
• 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar year
• Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)
• Flexible spending accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!
• 401K – CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D
• 24 hour travel assistance, mileage reimbursement, discounted Healthtrax gym membership, BJs membership discounts and employee appreciation events!

Child and Family Services, Inc. values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applicants from the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, AAPI, Hispanic, Latinx and Veteran communities to apply for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, sex,( including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location: 3057 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.50 per hour

Work Location: In person

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