Thechildandfamilyconnection
Family Support Partner
Thechildandfamilyconnection, Brockton, Massachusetts, United States, 02411
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Schedule:
Mon – Fri, flexible schedule, some evening hours required
Job Level:
Entry level
License/Certification:
Lived experience, Bachelor’s degree preferred
Location:
Brockton, MA
Local Travel Required:
Yes
Program Type:
Community based, youth, in-home
Program Name:
PACT-Y
Salary Range:
$45,000About Us
At Community Counseling of Bristol County (CCBC), we are building an amazing team of professionals who are changing the way mental health is treated in Southeastern Massachusetts. You can find us in schools, homes, the community, and our Taunton offices empowering our clients with the latest evidence-based behavioral health treatments. We are a non-profit community mental health center serving 50 communities in Massachusetts and growing! CCBC provides inpatient, outpatient, and urgent care services to adults and children overcoming depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse, and many other conditions hindering personal fulfillment. If you are caring, dedicated, and ready to grow your career, we would love to hear from you!As an employee at CCBC, you will receive unparalleled support and growth opportunities. Our staff receive weekly supervision, wellness initiatives and opportunities to advance their careers, as well as generous vacation time. CCBC also provides tuition reimbursement, internship opportunities for employees looking to further their education in the field, mileage reimbursement, a free Calm membership and health/dental/eye insurance.Description of Position
Be a part of this innovative program that is the first of its kind in Massachusetts. CCBC and the Department of Mental Health (DMH) will work collaboratively in the PACT- Y program to meet the needs of youth and families who want a creative, flexible, dynamic team to support them in achieving their goals. A Family Support Partner has personal experience as a parent/caregiver to youth with mental health and/or substance use challenges. The Family Support Partner will help to establish and maintain engagement of youth and their families, as a person with their own lived experience, who can provide unique support, guidance and mentorship.Responsibilities Include
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide the caregiver perspective and ensure that treatment goals support family-collaboration principlesTeach advocacy skills and provide education on how to identify natural supports, advocate for youth within educational systems and obtain resources necessary to improve family functioningShare experiences of raising a child with emotional and behavioral health needsWork in the home and community to provide coaching and support to caregiversCoordinate care with the family, team, providers and DMHComplete required documentation per program guidelinesRequirements
Experience as a caregiver of youth with mental health and/or co-occurring substance use challengesHigh school diploma or GED and a minimum of 2 years working with children/families orAssociates degree in a human service field and 1 year of experience working with children/families orBachelor’s degree in the human services field and 1 year of experience working with children and familiesPlease submit a resume and cover letter describing the lived personal experience requirementMust have a current, valid driver’s license and reliable transportationFor more information about this position, or to send your resume:
Community Counseling of Bristol County56 Cherry St. Brockton, MA 02301Phone: (508) 977-8124Why build your career at CCBC?
Stable and Established
The largest, most innovative mental health and substance abuse care provider in Southeastern MA, with a 50 year historyWe serve over 12,000 clients annuallyCommittment to innovation and evidence-based practiceCommittment to erasing the stigma that can surround trauma, mental illness, and addictionA short commute from both Boston and Providence3 weeks paid vacation to start12 paid holidays and sick leaveHealth, dental, disability, and life insurance403-b with up to 5% employer matchMake Recovery a Reality
Working with CCBC gives you the chance to change your own path while helping others find theirs. As you provide hope and healing to people who need it most, you'll be just as inspired by the quality of people you work with as the outcomes you provide together. Join us and be a part of the next success story.
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Full-Time
Job Schedule:
Mon – Fri, flexible schedule, some evening hours required
Job Level:
Entry level
License/Certification:
Lived experience, Bachelor’s degree preferred
Location:
Brockton, MA
Local Travel Required:
Yes
Program Type:
Community based, youth, in-home
Program Name:
PACT-Y
Salary Range:
$45,000About Us
At Community Counseling of Bristol County (CCBC), we are building an amazing team of professionals who are changing the way mental health is treated in Southeastern Massachusetts. You can find us in schools, homes, the community, and our Taunton offices empowering our clients with the latest evidence-based behavioral health treatments. We are a non-profit community mental health center serving 50 communities in Massachusetts and growing! CCBC provides inpatient, outpatient, and urgent care services to adults and children overcoming depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse, and many other conditions hindering personal fulfillment. If you are caring, dedicated, and ready to grow your career, we would love to hear from you!As an employee at CCBC, you will receive unparalleled support and growth opportunities. Our staff receive weekly supervision, wellness initiatives and opportunities to advance their careers, as well as generous vacation time. CCBC also provides tuition reimbursement, internship opportunities for employees looking to further their education in the field, mileage reimbursement, a free Calm membership and health/dental/eye insurance.Description of Position
Be a part of this innovative program that is the first of its kind in Massachusetts. CCBC and the Department of Mental Health (DMH) will work collaboratively in the PACT- Y program to meet the needs of youth and families who want a creative, flexible, dynamic team to support them in achieving their goals. A Family Support Partner has personal experience as a parent/caregiver to youth with mental health and/or substance use challenges. The Family Support Partner will help to establish and maintain engagement of youth and their families, as a person with their own lived experience, who can provide unique support, guidance and mentorship.Responsibilities Include
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide the caregiver perspective and ensure that treatment goals support family-collaboration principlesTeach advocacy skills and provide education on how to identify natural supports, advocate for youth within educational systems and obtain resources necessary to improve family functioningShare experiences of raising a child with emotional and behavioral health needsWork in the home and community to provide coaching and support to caregiversCoordinate care with the family, team, providers and DMHComplete required documentation per program guidelinesRequirements
Experience as a caregiver of youth with mental health and/or co-occurring substance use challengesHigh school diploma or GED and a minimum of 2 years working with children/families orAssociates degree in a human service field and 1 year of experience working with children/families orBachelor’s degree in the human services field and 1 year of experience working with children and familiesPlease submit a resume and cover letter describing the lived personal experience requirementMust have a current, valid driver’s license and reliable transportationFor more information about this position, or to send your resume:
Community Counseling of Bristol County56 Cherry St. Brockton, MA 02301Phone: (508) 977-8124Why build your career at CCBC?
Stable and Established
The largest, most innovative mental health and substance abuse care provider in Southeastern MA, with a 50 year historyWe serve over 12,000 clients annuallyCommittment to innovation and evidence-based practiceCommittment to erasing the stigma that can surround trauma, mental illness, and addictionA short commute from both Boston and Providence3 weeks paid vacation to start12 paid holidays and sick leaveHealth, dental, disability, and life insurance403-b with up to 5% employer matchMake Recovery a Reality
Working with CCBC gives you the chance to change your own path while helping others find theirs. As you provide hope and healing to people who need it most, you'll be just as inspired by the quality of people you work with as the outcomes you provide together. Join us and be a part of the next success story.
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