Family Intensive Treatment (FIT) Family Partner bei Bay State Community Services Inc

Description

The FIT Family Partner position will have the opportunity to provide family-centered and strength-based family support to 4-6 families. We understand that it takes time to authentically connect and genuinely understand a family’s needs. We are committed to ensuring that the team has the time and resources to meaningfully support the youth and family. The Family Partner is a vital member of the FIT program team. At Bay State Community Services (BSCS), we deeply value the lived experience that peer professionals bring to their work. With over 100 individuals at BSCS using their personal journeys to support others, we recognize and appreciate the unique insight and empathy contributed by Family Partners, Recovery Coaches, Peer Mentors, and other peer workers.

As a Family Partner, you will have the opportunity to provide family-centered, strength-based support to 4–6 families. We understand that authentic connection takes time, and we are committed to ensuring that our teams have the resources and flexibility to meaningfully support youth and families.

What you will be doing to make a difference: 

• Be part of a dedicated and committed team including Clinician’s, Paraprofessionals, and other behavioral health providers

• Provide families with education, support, and resources

• Guide families in focusing on their family’s and child’s strengths, needs, and goals

• Empower caregivers to navigate child service systems with confidence and clarity.

• Identify and connect caregiver(s) to formal and informal community resources

• Collaborate with various youth-serving systems

Important Health and Wellness Benefits Which 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 (After 2 years of employment, increases to 20 days), 12 Holidays and 8 Sick Days)

Additional Benefits 

Mileage Reimbursement

Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness 

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)

We are a qualifying employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program!

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in a Human Service field and 1 year of experience working with the target population OR

· Associate’s degree in the Human Service field and 1 year experience working with children/adolescent/or transitional age youth OR

· High school diploma or High School Equivalency Test with a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children/adolescents/or transitional age youth and experience in navigating child and family serving systems

· Experience as a caregiver of a youth with special needs, preferably a youth with behavioral health needs

· Experience with navigating any of the child and family serving systems and supporting  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 continuum of services

· Bilingual ability desirable

· Computer proficiency

· Valid MA driver’s license with acceptable driving record 

· Acceptable CORI and SORI background record check as required by program

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.