The Home for Little Wanderers
Family-based Intensive Treatment Family Partner (Bonus Eligible)
The Home for Little Wanderers, Somerville, Massachusetts, us, 02145
Family-based Intensive Treatment Family Partner (Bonus Eligible)
Join The Home for Little Wanderers as a Family-based Intensive Treatment Family Partner. This position is bonus eligible. To be considered, all applicants must have experience as a caregiver/parent of a child or youth with special needs and preferably with significant mental health needs. The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families for over 200 years. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future. How You Will Be Making a Difference Under the direction of the Program Director and Senior FIT Clinician, the FIT Family Partner provides support to youth under the age of 21 with a Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) SUD, ASD, IDD and their families. The FIT Family Partner uses their lived experience as a parent or caregiver of a child with emotional, behavioral, mental health needs to support caregivers in navigating systems and improving skill building, emotional regulation, and advocacy. Provide caregivers with tools to build advocacy and navigate community resources and larger child-serving systems. Support caregivers with advocating for the needs of their youth. Coach families on how to implement effective strategies to address emotional, behavioral, mental health needs. Provide education around child development, parenting strategies, mental health, and trauma. Connect families to resources in their community to address identified needs. Participate in monthly meetings facilitated by the FIT clinician. Complete progress notes in the electronic health record system. Maintain regular communication with the FIT team regarding status updates on progress and challenges. Collaborate with CBHI service, emergency provider, families, and other relevant supports identified by the family. Provide coaching in support of decision-making in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Work with assigned youth and family 3-5 times weekly, managing a caseload of 5-6 families. Participate in individual, dyad, and group supervision, weekly supervision, and regular staff meetings and training as required. Driving Requirements Required to operate a vehicle with a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. Required to have access to a personal vehicle for work. May be required to transport clients. Experience / Qualifications Personal experience as a parent/caregiver navigating child, family, or behavioral health systems, including advocating for family members. Preferably knowledgeable about the communities we serve. Fluency in a second language (e.g., Spanish, Haitian Creole) is a plus. Computer literate with the ability to learn new software applications. Excellent written and communication skills. Experience with CBHI services preferred but not required. Knowledge of trauma-informed care service delivery and family systems theory preferred. Bachelor's degree in a human services field and one (1) year working with the target population preferred. Associate's degree in a human service field and one (1) year working with children/adolescents/transition age youth. High school diploma or HiSet and a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth; and experience navigating any of the child and family-serving systems and supporting family members who are involved with the child and family serving systems. Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. What The Home Can Offer You Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days. Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire. Extensive training to new staff. Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year. 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match. Employer-paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
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Join The Home for Little Wanderers as a Family-based Intensive Treatment Family Partner. This position is bonus eligible. To be considered, all applicants must have experience as a caregiver/parent of a child or youth with special needs and preferably with significant mental health needs. The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families for over 200 years. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future. How You Will Be Making a Difference Under the direction of the Program Director and Senior FIT Clinician, the FIT Family Partner provides support to youth under the age of 21 with a Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) SUD, ASD, IDD and their families. The FIT Family Partner uses their lived experience as a parent or caregiver of a child with emotional, behavioral, mental health needs to support caregivers in navigating systems and improving skill building, emotional regulation, and advocacy. Provide caregivers with tools to build advocacy and navigate community resources and larger child-serving systems. Support caregivers with advocating for the needs of their youth. Coach families on how to implement effective strategies to address emotional, behavioral, mental health needs. Provide education around child development, parenting strategies, mental health, and trauma. Connect families to resources in their community to address identified needs. Participate in monthly meetings facilitated by the FIT clinician. Complete progress notes in the electronic health record system. Maintain regular communication with the FIT team regarding status updates on progress and challenges. Collaborate with CBHI service, emergency provider, families, and other relevant supports identified by the family. Provide coaching in support of decision-making in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Work with assigned youth and family 3-5 times weekly, managing a caseload of 5-6 families. Participate in individual, dyad, and group supervision, weekly supervision, and regular staff meetings and training as required. Driving Requirements Required to operate a vehicle with a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. Required to have access to a personal vehicle for work. May be required to transport clients. Experience / Qualifications Personal experience as a parent/caregiver navigating child, family, or behavioral health systems, including advocating for family members. Preferably knowledgeable about the communities we serve. Fluency in a second language (e.g., Spanish, Haitian Creole) is a plus. Computer literate with the ability to learn new software applications. Excellent written and communication skills. Experience with CBHI services preferred but not required. Knowledge of trauma-informed care service delivery and family systems theory preferred. Bachelor's degree in a human services field and one (1) year working with the target population preferred. Associate's degree in a human service field and one (1) year working with children/adolescents/transition age youth. High school diploma or HiSet and a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth; and experience navigating any of the child and family-serving systems and supporting family members who are involved with the child and family serving systems. Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. What The Home Can Offer You Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days. Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire. Extensive training to new staff. Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year. 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match. Employer-paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
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