Family Partner - Family Resource Center (Southbridge)

Company: You Inc
Location: Southbridge
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Youth Opportunities Upheld,Inc. (Y.O.U., Inc.) is one of the leading child welfare, behavioralhealth and education agencies in Massachusetts, offering more than 45exceptional programs at 32 distinct sites, with career opportunities--inthe areas of: community based services, residential care, behavioralhealth, and education and employment services. We are a private, non-profitchild welfare and behavioral health organization, serving troubled andat-risk children, adolescents and families in central Massachusettssince 1971. Throughout our more than 45-year history, the agency hasremained true to our founding mission to provide youth and families withopportunities to fulfill their potential and build a brighter future,while responding to changing community needs with appropriate growth andinnovation. Our growth andsuccess over these years has been a direct result of the outstandingwork of our staff of nearly seven hundred full and part-timeprofessionals.--We believe employees are our most valuable asset andprovide a positive, family-friendly work environment that is centeredupon teamwork. We are committed to providing our employeesopportunities for professional development and career growth, inaddition to opportunities to learn and use a myriad of creativetreatment approaches, including our Adventure Challenge Experience,Occupational Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Expressive Arts,--and even Pet Therapy. Family Partner - Family Resource Center (Southbridge) Southbridge, MA (Main Street) - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES - Full Time - CBS-Home-Based Services

• Apply Our diverse workforce has talented professionals like you at every career level- from recent college grads to seasoned practitioners. We have opportunities for you to do meaningful work with kids and families in a variety of settings.--We are committed to providing excellent clinical care, supervision, and training opportunities for staff to ensure we deliver the highest quality and most effective treatment to the youth we serve. We offer a strong training program with free CEU'S, solid supervision, and opportunities for advancement. Full time and hourly positions available for both Master and Bachelor level candidates Worcester, Southern Worcester County and Northern Worcester County. Job Description YOU, Inc's Southbridge Family Resource Center (FRC) is a community-based, culturally-responsive program that will provide information, referral to services, and support in various areas to families seeking help.--We are currently searching for a talented and professional Family Partner--in the--Southbridge, MA area--to support and coach parents on navigating through the children's mental health system in our Community Based Services Component. This position requires experience as a parent of a special needs child or child with SED.--Responsibilities:
  • Have a structured, strength-based relationship with a parent/caregiver utilizing your own lived experience.
  • Guide and coach the caregiver to be connected with community resources and develop strategies and skills to help navigate child-serving systems to better address the youth's emotional and behavioral needs.
  • Assist individuals or families in learning and practicing self-advocacy.
  • Work collaboratively with the clinician, school liaison, and any other support system to meet the needs of the families that come to the FRC.
  • Attends court as needed to support families.
  • Co-facilitate parent and youth groups.
  • Completes daily progress notes, treatment goals and other required documentation, including data entry, in a timely manner.
  • Other duties as defined by agency and/or leadership team. Skills & Requirements Qualifications:
    • Must have experience helping to raise a child with social, emotional, mental health, or substance abuse concerns and have experience navigating the myriad of youth services required
    • The candidate will have knowledge of behavioral health systems and resources in the Southbridge/Webster community.
    • 2-3 years of related experience.
    • Must possess good organizational skills, effective written, verbal and computer skills
    • Must have a valid driver's license.
    • Bi-lingual in Spanish/English preferred.
    • Excellent communication skills.
    • Excellent problem-solving ability.

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