Family Partner – Community Based

Framingham/Waltham

Salary Range: $22.00 - 25.50/hour depending on experience + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time).

Wayside’s is seeking dynamic, talented, and compassionate Family Partner to provide supportive service to parents/caregivers to eligible youth.  The Family Partner must have “lived experience” as a parent/primary caregiver of a youth who is/has been involved in the Mental Health system.

 
 What you will do: 

• 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.

Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:

• Talent connecting with people. 
• Strong communication skills –both written and verbal. 
• Flexibility and creative thinking with an ability to adapt. 
• Works well independently. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Lived experience as a parent/primary caregiver of a youth who is/has been involved in the Mental Health System.
• Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems and services, DMH, and DCF resources, special education law and services, and other social service resources, and how to access these services
• Bilingual is a plus but not required. 

We will train you in:  Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC); Trauma Informed Practice.