What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASD Community Treatment Team Family Partner position at Open Sky Community Services?
Salary
USD $22.07 / Hr.
Description and Responsibilities
The Intensive Community Wrap Around Supports program is designed in partnership with the Department of Developmental Services and the Department of Mental Health to create intensive, in-home and community wrap-around services to support adults between ages 18 and 30 with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Serious Mental Illness, or other significant mental health challenges. The goal of this program is to maintain individual stability and effective functionality for people served in their homes and communities by providing clinical services and coaching supports to identify and respond to barriers of obtaining stability and support individual progress while building skills and capacity for everyone.
The Family Partner is responsible for educating families on effective ways to navigate systems of care, maximize effective treatment, and build supportive relationships with providers and others working with the individual and family around mental health, behavioral and emotional needs.
Other Key Responsibilities :
- Provide hope, information, advocacy and support to families of individuals with mental health issues that are receiving services from the Communinty Treatment Team.
- Coach families in developing advocacy and collaboration skills and empower families to understand and exercise their rights.
- Engage individuals in non-directive and supportive relationships that promote empowerment and self-learning.
- Plan and coordinate network and family events that keep families connected and allow opportunities for families to communicate and socialize together.
Qualifications
About Us
At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.
Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.
At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.
As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.
Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!
Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include :
Salary : $22
