Family Partner - Empowering Families for Success

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!!

The Family Partner is responsible for support and advocacy to parents/caregivers, and facilitation of peer support groups for caregivers. S/he is directly responsible to the Director of the Empowering Families for Success program.

Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right.

Part-Time 20 Hours per week

$1 per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL) Bilingual candidates strongly 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 understand 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 a reliable vehicle
• 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 EFS program 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 Family Action Plan (FAP) 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 Family Action Plan (FAP) by modeling, and educate families in how to access community resources
• Deliver strength-based, culturally and linguistically appropriate services under the supervision of a Senior 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 EFS program

Cultural Competency Qualifications

• Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others
• Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity
• Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way
• Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery
• Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own
• Demonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agency

BENEFITS:

• Benefit eligible at 20 hours
• Medical – Harvard Pilgrim/Health Plans - 75% employer paid for full-time employees
• Dental – Delta Dental
• Vision - Eye Med
• 12 sick days per year (accrued monthly); 2 personal days per year
• 10 paid holidays
• 401K – CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%
• Tuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar year
• FREE Clinical Supervision towards licensure & Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)
• FREE CEU's and Trainings- up to 1,000 trainings available!
• Flexible spending accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D
• Mileage Reimbursement of .62 cents/mile & Employee Discount Program
• FREE Employee Assistance Program and AbilitiCBT Mental Health program for employees & their family

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.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.50 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to drive as needed while on shift?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,500