The Home for Little Wanderers
Family Partner-Boston Suffolk County Family Resource Center
The Home for Little Wanderers, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
The Boston Suffolk County Family Resource Center (FRC) is looking for a Family Partner for its Roxbury-based location. A Family Partner is a caregiver who has experience raising a child or youth with special needs, preferably with significant mental health needs.The FRC serves families in accessing resources and support in their communities. Families can gain access to staff who will gather information and provide same day support. The ideal candidate is a person from the community with "lived experience". The Family Partner works in conjunction with the Clinician to develop the Family Support Plan for Family Members. The Family Partner oversees the implementation of the Family Support Plan with support from other FRC staff. The Family Partner may work with all Family Members who are involved with the FRC.How You'll Be Making a Difference
Documents activities provided daily in medical recordFacilitates Family Support groupsMay assist in transporting families to FRC or to other community locationsPerform program specific duties and functionsMay participate in agency committeesProvide on-call coverage and crisis intervention as neededMay be required to have a valid driver's license, clear driving record, and personal vehicle available for use during work hoursMay be required to carry mobile devicePerform other duties as assignedQualifications
May or may not have program specific experienceExcellent cultural awareness and sensitivityComputer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applicationsBilingual Spanish, Cape Verde Creole, Haitian Creole strongly preferredWhat The Home Can Offer You
In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of countless youth, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:Generous time off including up to 20 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, 5 sick days, and 2 personal daysHealth and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hireExtensive training to new staffTuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matchEmployer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D InsuranceAnd more!Valuing Diversity
We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Documents activities provided daily in medical recordFacilitates Family Support groupsMay assist in transporting families to FRC or to other community locationsPerform program specific duties and functionsMay participate in agency committeesProvide on-call coverage and crisis intervention as neededMay be required to have a valid driver's license, clear driving record, and personal vehicle available for use during work hoursMay be required to carry mobile devicePerform other duties as assignedQualifications
May or may not have program specific experienceExcellent cultural awareness and sensitivityComputer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applicationsBilingual Spanish, Cape Verde Creole, Haitian Creole strongly preferredWhat The Home Can Offer You
In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of countless youth, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:Generous time off including up to 20 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, 5 sick days, and 2 personal daysHealth and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hireExtensive training to new staffTuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matchEmployer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D InsuranceAnd more!Valuing Diversity
We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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