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Justice Resource Institute

Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) Family Partner

Justice Resource Institute, Taunton, Massachusetts, us, 02780

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Overview

Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) Family Partner — Justice Resource Institute (JRI) is seeking a dedicated individual to join a small team (including a FIT Clinician and a Family Partner) working with youth and families. The FIT service provides medically necessary intensive family therapy, robust care coordination, and Family Partner engagement for eligible youth with serious emotional disturbance (SED) and their families. You will focus on improving the youth’s mental health concerns while strengthening the family structure and support. Services are delivered in home and community settings, fostering a consistent, strength-based therapeutic relationship with the families we serve. Salary: $53,000 - $56,000 per year. Responsibilities

Work as part of a team to support the delivery of strength-based peer-to-peer education, coaching, role modeling, guidance, and support services. Utilize caregiving experiences to enhance the lives of youth who are presenting with difficult and challenging behaviors, and their families. Support families in navigating multiple systems of care and enable parents and caregivers to learn effective advocacy skills. Support the clinical care of youth and their families in a home and community-based setting, effectively promoting improved family functioning. Why JRI?

Be who you are! JRI is committed to 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 other than English. Reimbursement is available for the registration costs and annual fees for professional licenses required for work (e.g., LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN). Access to 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 approximately $4,000 per year and discounted tuition rates at select colleges/universities. Free CEUs and training on evidence-based practices. Wellness benefits including employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program. Generous paid time off for full-time employees in the first year and flexible work-life balance options. Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age. Minimum of an associate’s degree in a human services field with 1 year of experience, or a high school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience working with the target population. Living experience as a parent or caregiver of a youth with emotional, behavioral, or learning challenges; experience accessing systems for support for your child’s needs. Valid driver’s license. Background checks and driving checks will be performed. JRI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected.

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