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Family Partner โ Community Based
Charlton/Milfordย Community Service Agency (CSA)
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Salary: $22.00 - $25.50/hour depending on experienceย + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time).
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Waysideโs is seeking dynamic, talented, and compassionate Family Partner to provide supportive service to parents/caregivers to eligible youth.ย
The Family Partner must have โlived experienceโ as a parent/primary caregiver of a youth who is/has been involved in the Mental Health system.
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ย What you will do:ย
- The Family Partner provides hope, information, encouragement, and one-to-one support to parents/caregivers of children with emotional/behavioral health issues.
- Assists caregivers in planning for the strengths and needs of their child.
- Help parents/caregivers access resources, services and support.
Team up and consult with providers and parents/caregivers about how to best meet the needs of youth with mental health concerns.
Works collaboratively with ICC and other team members to ensure family voice in care coordinationย
Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:
- Talent connecting with people.ย
- Strong communication skillsโboth written and verbal.ย
- Flexibility and creative thinking with an ability to adapt.ย
- Works well independently.ย
Minimumย Requirements:ย
Weย willย train you in:ย Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC); Trauma Informed Practice.ย
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