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Gulf Coast Center

Certified Family Partner

Texas City, TX · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

Certified Family Partner - YFS. Location: Office in Texas City, TX. Serves Brazoria and Galveston Counties. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. Working Status: Full Time with Benefits. Summary: Implements ...

Eliot Community Human Services

Family Partner - CSA

Lynn, MA · On-site

$18.50 - $23.50/hr

The ideal candidate for the Family Partner - CSA position is a compassionate and experienced parent or caregiver of a youth with special needs, particularly in behavioral health, who has firsthand ...

Childrens Services Of Roxbury

FIT Family Partner

Roxbury, MA · On-site

$19.50 - $24.75/hr

FIT Family Partners use lived experience as a parent or caregiver of a youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs to support and empower families in navigating complex systems of care.

JRI

Family Partner (Part-time)

Gloucester, MA · On-site

$19 - $32.50/hr

Are you the Family Partner (Part-time) we've been searching for? In this role, you will have the opportunity to share your passion for helping others while working with our youth! JRI's Community ...

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How much do family partner jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for family partner in the United States is $20.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Is a Family Partner?

A family partner provides support for a parent or caregiver to help meet the behavioral, emotional, and educational goals of a child or adolescent. In this social work career, you are responsible for ensuring families get the support they need. Your job duties include coordinating family services, establishing and implementing the goals of youth treatment plans, guiding family members, and helping people access community resources. You may also work with a team to plan family wellness programs. Qualifications include an associate or bachelor’s degree, strong interpersonal skills, and prior experience building relationships with parents or caregivers with special needs children. You find family partners in public, private, or non-profit organizations.

What is the difference between Family Partner vs Case Manager?

AspectFamily PartnerCase Manager
CredentialsTypically requires relevant experience, certifications in family support or mental healthOften requires a degree in social work, counseling, or related field
Work EnvironmentCommunity-based, family-centered settingsHealthcare, social service agencies, community organizations
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, mental health agencies, child welfareHospitals, social service agencies, government programs

While both roles support families, Family Partners focus on peer support and advocacy within community settings, whereas Case Managers coordinate services and resources for clients, often within formal healthcare or social service systems.

How does a Family Partner collaborate with clinical staff and families to support care plans?

Family Partners work closely with both families and clinical teams, acting as a bridge to ensure that families' perspectives and needs are integrated into care plans. They often join multidisciplinary meetings, help interpret medical or behavioral recommendations for families, and advocate for family-centered solutions. This collaboration ensures that care plans are practical, culturally appropriate, and aligned with the family's strengths and goals, ultimately improving outcomes for the child or individual receiving services.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Family Partner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Family Partner, you need lived experience navigating child and family service systems, strong advocacy skills, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with case management software and documentation systems is typically required, and certification as a Family Partner or peer specialist may be preferred. Outstanding interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to build trust with families set top candidates apart. These skills and qualities are essential for effectively supporting families, facilitating access to resources, and advocating for their needs within service systems.

What are Family Partners?

Family Partners are individuals, often with lived experience as parents or caregivers of children with behavioral, emotional, or mental health challenges, who provide support and advocacy to other families navigating similar systems. They offer guidance, resources, and emotional support, helping families understand their rights and access services. Family Partners often work in healthcare, educational, or social service settings and serve as a bridge between families and professionals, empowering parents to participate actively in their child's care and decision-making process.
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CSA Family Partner

Community Foundation Services

New Bedford, MA • On-site

$19 - $22.50/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Summary
Under the supervision and direction of the Senior Family Partner, the Family Partner is responsible for support and advocacy to parents/caregivers, and facilitation of peer support groups for caregivers. They are directly responsible to the Senior Family Partner and to the Program Director of the Community Service Agency. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week.
Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right.
$1 per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL)
Child & Family Services carefully considers a wide range of factors when determining compensation including, but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may include a bonus or other incentives. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.
Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
  • Assist the family in understanding the scope and services of the CSA and the family's roles and responsibilities in the program.
  • Engage the parent/caregiver in home and community resources designed to address one or more goals on the youth's treatment plan or ICP
  • Teach parent/caregiver how to network/link and secure necessary community resources and treatment providers. Provide home and community mentoring and education to the parents/caregivers in order to enhance problem-solving, parenting effectiveness, and communication.
  • Participate in child's Individual Care Planning Team (ICP) by developing clear and outlined goals. Working in collaboration with the family, the family partner supports the creation of a family vision, that is used as a centerpiece for the youth's treatment plan.
  • Support the family by modeling/educating families on accessing community resources.
  • Maintain regular contact, primarily in-person, face-to-face, with guardians/youth as set and agreed upon by the family.
  • Create a comprehensive, narrative assessment of the family, in collaboration with the family, to highlight and outline the strengths, needs and cultural identities of the family.
  • Deliver strength-based, culturally, and linguistically appropriate services under the supervision of a Senior. Family Partner.
  • Promotes linkage with outpatient providers by assisting the youth and family in their attending outpatient appointments. When requested by the family, and when clinically appropriate, attends and supports a youth and family at meetings related to the youth's behavioral health needs treatments in any setting.
  • Support and help the family with the education system by attending school meetings and participating in the development of any school plans/IEP's; and within other systems such as the courts, state agencies and community organizations.
  • Monitor the family's readiness for transition as well as their satisfaction with the CSA services.
  • Participate in the systems of care committee meeting.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Education and Experience
Family Partners must be an experienced adult who is the parent/caregiver of a youth with a Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) and preferably a youth with mental health needs. A Family Partner must understand systems of care, be able to work collaboratively with a team and possess effective interpersonal and communications skills. Availability during evening/weekend hours is sometimes required.
Cultural Competency Qualifications:
  • Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others
  • Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity
  • Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way
  • Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery
  • Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own
  • Demonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agency

Travel Required
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation that meets CFS Driver Policy. Travel is required to provide services in different settings and to attend agency meetings, events, and trainings.
Benefits:
  • Benefit eligible at 20+ hours per week
  • Medical - Harvard Pilgrim/HealthPlans Inc.
  • Dental - Delta Dental of MA
  • Vision - EyeMed
  • Wellworks for You (Employee Wellness)
  • 2 weeks' vacation accrued over 1st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years
  • 12 Sick Days, 10 Paid Holidays, and 2 Personal Days per year
  • Tuition reimbursement - Up to $1,500 per calendar year
  • Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)
  • Flexible spending accounts - save on medical expenses and dependent care!
  • 401K - CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%
  • 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
  • 100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D
  • 24-hour travel assistance, mileage reimbursement, discounted Healthtrax gym membership, and employee appreciation events!

Child and Family Services, Inc. values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applicants from the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, AAPI, Hispanic, Latinx and Veteran communities to apply for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, sex,( including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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