Part-Time Family Partner

Company: Bay State Community Services
Location: Plymouth
Posted on: January 11, 2021

Job Description:

Bay State Community ServicesDescription:
Bay State Community Services (BSCS) is the safety net agency that is committed to helping those most in need. If you are looking to be part of a non-profit agency that has an excellent reputation, strength-based supervision and high regard when it comes to honoring the mission of our work, Bay State Community Services is the right place for you. Apply now!!

The Family Partner will be part of the Plymouth Family Resource Center (PFRC) team working with families experiencing a range of issues that impact their home and family life. The Family Partner works with families who have children exhibiting behaviors that meet the Child Requiring Assistance criteria. The family partner and clinician work closely with the family to divert children from the court system who would benefit from mental health/behavioral health services/supports instead.

What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference...

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• Assist parent/caregiver with meeting the needs of the youth
  
• Educating, teaching the parent/caregiver how to navigate the child serving systems and processes
  
• Develop community partnerships with formal and informal community resources thus enabling family access to expanded, ongoing community based services for the children and families
  
  Schedule:
  THIS IS A PART-TIME 20 HOUR A WEEK POSITION AND DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR BENEFITS.
  
  .Requirements:
  Credentials/Qualifications
  
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  • Experience as a caregiver of a youth with special needs, and preferably a youth with mental health needs
    
  • Must possess a valid and clean MA driver's license and reliable transportation
    
  • Brazilian-Portuguese speaking candidates encouraged to apply
    
    Bay State Community Services is committed to diversity, inclusion, and social justice. We are committed to providing an environment free from harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, 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. Bay State Community Services believes diversity and inclusion, and social justice is an action, and as such seeks to operationalize policies, procedures and systems that support a talented, and diverse workforce. PI128459370

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