Emergency Room Diversion Family Partner

Who We Are Looking For

Be the change! We are seeking dedicated team members to join a creative, flexible, and intensive community-based team striving to eliminate emergency room boarding for kids and instead to do what it takes to keep them safe at home with their families. This position will specifically entail working with the Department of Mental Health, in our Emergency Department Diversion program. You will work on a team with a BCBA, Clinician, and support staff to meet the unique needs of individuals and/or families through assessment, safety planning, coaching, psychoeducation, skill building, and connections to informal and formal supports. You will travel to families’ homes and other community locations to best serve the clients you’re working with.

This is a part-time position.

JRI Provides The Training So That

• YOU will work alongside Clinicians, BCBA’s and Therapeutic Support Specialists to support the delivery of strength-based peer-to-peer education, coaching, role modeling, guidance, and support services.
• YOU will utilize your caregiving experiences to enhance the lives of youth who are presenting with difficult and challenging behaviors, and their families.
• YOU will support families in navigating multiple systems of care and enable parents and caregivers to learn effective advocacy skills.
  
  

Bilingual a plus!! We offer a bilingual bonus to any candidate who speaks, reads and writes in a different language other than English.

Why JRI?

Did you know that JRI was voted in the top 100 places to work in Massachusetts but the independent Boston Globe study, for 10 YEARS in a row including this year? We are proud to say we are! We want you to be a part of a team that believes in its mission and each other! JRI is ready for your application! https://fb.watch/rc7MWy_ZNT/

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
• In addition to all of JRI's amazing benefits, we are offering a SIGN ON BONUS to all new employees!
• We also provide work life balance and flexibility to ensure your life is as active as your career!
  
  

Requirements

• Applicants must have a minimum of an associate’s degree in a human services field and 1 year of experience working with the target population; or a high school diploma/GED and 2 years of experience working with the target population.
• Applicants should have lived experience as a parent or caregiver of a youth with emotional, behavioral or learning challenges, and experience accessing systems for support for your child’s needs.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.
  
  

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.