Family Partner - Spanish Speaking

Are you the Family Partner - Spanish Speaking we’ve been searching for? In this role, you will have the opportunity to share your passion for helping others while working with our youth! JRI’s Community Service Agencies are committed to delivering comprehensive wraparound services for youth under 21 who are diagnosed with a serious emotional disturbance. These services cater to those who need multiple forms of support or are engaged with various child-serving systems, including child welfare, special education, or juvenile justice. The family partner position is essential to our team’s mission to assist young people. Family partners work alongside caregivers, offering support, demonstrating positive behaviors, and guiding them throughout their journey. These partners are chosen for their personal experiences, having successfully navigated their own journeys with children, grandchildren, or foster children who have mental health needs. Schedule: This is a full-time position. You will be working in the North Shore and Merrimack Valley region, with the expectation of being in the Gloucester office once a week. All candidates must be available between Monday and Friday. Additionally, attendance at a mandatory staff meeting every Tuesday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM and attendance for supervision once a week is required. Compensation The pay range for this position is $19.00 to $32.50 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future. JRI Provides The Training So That: You will work alongside Clinicians, Young Adult Peer Mentors, and Therapeutic Support Specialists to support the delivery of strength-based peer-to-peer education, coaching, role modeling, guidance, and support services. You will utilize your caregiving experiences to enhance the lives of youth who are presenting with difficult and challenging behaviors, and their families. You will support families in navigating multiple systems of care and enable parents and caregivers to learn effective advocacy skills. Why JRI? Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact. We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients! Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more! Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits. Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment. Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities! You will have access to free CEUs and training opportunities focused on evidence-based practices! Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program. Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more! Requirements: Must be 21 years of age. A minimum of an Associate degree in a human services field and one year of experience working with the target population is preferred. Alternatively, a High School diploma or GED, combined with two years of experience in the same field, is required. Fluency in Spanish and English is required. Must be a parent or legal guardian of a youth facing emotional, behavioral, or learning challenges, as well as experience in navigating systems to secure support for their child's needs. Experience with challenges faced in home, school, or community settings. Maintain a valid driver’s license. Background and driving record checks will be performed. At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer. #IND123 Qualifications Education Required High School or better. Preferred Associates or better. Licenses & Certifications Preferred Drivers License Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr