Family Partner

FAMILY PARTNERResidential - Young Adults - Methuen and Arlington  Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00/hour depending on experience  sign on bonus (half paid after 30 days of employment and half paid after 90 days 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 young adults.  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. This position is a full time, 40 hours/week, split between our young adult residential programs located in Arlington and Methuen.    What you will do:    The Family Partner provides hope, information, encouragement, and one-to-one support to parents/caregivers of young adults with emotional/behavioral health issues.  Assists caregivers in planning for the strengths and needs of their youth.  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.   Effective 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.  Reliable automotive and valid driver’s license.  Knowledge of behavioral health systems and services, DMH (Department of Mental Health), and DCF (Department of Children and Families) 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.

Salary : $20 - $22