Family Partner - Quincy Family Resource Center at Bay State Community Services Inc

Quincy, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Peer Support, Advocacy, Mentorship, Emotional Support, Collaboration, Documentation, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Motivation, Community Outreach, Parent Support Groups, Workshops, Navigating Systems, Empowerment, Decision-Making, Experience with Special Needs, Knowledge of CRA Issues

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description We are seeking a dedicated Family Partner to provide peer-to-peer support and advocacy for families navigating mental health, education, and social service systems. The ideal candidate is a parent or legal guardian with lived experience supporting a child with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs. This role involves empowering families, building strong relationships, and collaborating with service providers to ensure families receive appropriate support. What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference in the Lives of Families... Offer peer support, guidance, and mentorship to families based on personal experience. Help families navigate mental health, education, and social service systems. Advocate for families' needs in school, healthcare, and community settings. Provide emotional support and empower families in decision-making. Facilitate parent support groups, workshops, and community outreach. Maintain accurate documentation of interactions and services provided. We are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program! Important Health and Wellness Benefits Begin on Your First Day of Employment Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance Eye-Med Vision Benefits Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account Employee Assistance Program Generous Paid Time Off 35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays and 8 Sick Days) Additional Benefits Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment) Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness Mileage reimbursement Extensive Training Program Monthly Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW) Supervision for Licensure and Specializations Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices Requirements Qualifications/Credentials • Experience as a parent and/or legal guardian of a youth with special needs, and preferably a youth with mental health needs • Experience in navigating any of the child and family serving systems and teaching family members who are involved with the child and family serving systems • Experience in working collaboratively with state agencies, consumer advocacy groups, and/or behavioral health outpatient facilities • Knowledge of Children Requiring Assistance (CRA)-related issues • Good organizational and strong interpersonal skills • Ability to motivate others Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Contact Information: recruitment@baystatecs.org 857-374-5669 INDBSAJ

Responsibilities

The Family Partner will provide peer support and advocacy for families dealing with mental health, education, and social service systems. This includes empowering families, facilitating support groups, and maintaining documentation of services provided.