The Boston Suffolk County Family Resource Center (FRC) is looking for a Family Partner for its Roxbury-based location. A Family Partner is a caregiver who has experience raising a child or youth with special needs, preferably with significant mental health needs.
The FRC serves families in accessing resources and support in their communities. Families can gain access to staff who will gather information and provide same day support. The ideal candidate is a person from the community with "lived experience". The Family Partner works in conjunction with the Clinician to develop the Family Support Plan for Family Members. The Family Partner oversees the implementation of the Family Support Plan with support from other FRC staff. The Family Partner may work with all Family Members who are involved with the FRC.
How You'll Be Making a Difference
- Documents activities provided daily in medical record
- Facilitates Family Support groups
- May assist in transporting families to FRC or to other community locations
- Perform program specific duties and functions
- May participate in agency committees
- Provide on-call coverage and crisis intervention as needed
- May be required to have a valid driver's license, clear driving record, and personal vehicle available for use during work hours
- May be required to carry mobile device
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- May or may not have program specific experience
- Excellent cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications
- Bilingual Spanish, Cape Verde Creole, Haitian Creole strongly preferred
What The Home Can Offer You
In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of countless youth, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Generous time off including up to 20 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, 5 sick days, and 2 personal days
- Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
- Extensive training to new staff
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- And more!
Valuing Diversity
We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.
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