Family Support Partner

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Schedule: Mon - Fri, flexible hours, afternoons and some evenings required

Job Level: Entry level

License/Certification: Bachelor's degree or Associates/HS/GED with experience

Location: Brockton, MA

Local Travel Required: Yes

Program Type: Community based, youth, in-home

Program Name: PACT-Y

Salary Range: $45,000

About 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 for Assertive Community Treatment for Youth) program to meet the needs of youth and families who want a creative, flexible, dynamic team to support them in achieving their goals. 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 principles
• Teach advocacy skills and provide education on how to identify natural supports, advocate for youth within educational systems and obtain resources necessary to improve family functioning
• Share experiences of raising a child with emotional and behavioral health needs
• Work in the home and community to provide coaching and support to caregivers
• Coordinate care with the family, team, providers and DMH
• Complete required documentation per program guidelines

Requirements

• Please submit a resume and cover letter describing the lived personal experience requirement
• Experience as a caregiver of youth with mental health and/or co-occurring substance use challenges
• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 2 years working with children/families or
• Associates degree in a human service field and 1 year of experience working with children/families or
• Bachelor's degree in the human services field and 1 year of experience working with children and families
• Must have a current, valid driver's license and reliable transportation