Justice Resource Institute
Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) Support Worker
Justice Resource Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) Support Worker
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Justice Resource Institute Salary: $53,000 - $56,000 per year Overview
Are you the
Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) Support Worker
we’ve been searching for? In this position, you will be conveying your passion for helping others as part of a small, dedicated team (inclusive of a FIT Clinician and a Family Partner) working with youth and families.
Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT)
is a new service within JRI's Community Service Agencies that provides a combination of 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. Our staff provide the FIT service in home and community settings and facilitate a consistent, strength-based therapeutic relationship with the families we serve. This is a salaried position with a designated number of families to work with; it does not have a unit-based productivity requirement in the FIT Support Worker role. Responsibilities
You will provide a variety of community-based services to children, adolescents, and their families, including skill coaching, job coaching, life skills training, activity planning, community exploration & integration, behavior management, assessment, treatment planning services, crisis management, and case management. You will maintain positive relationships with outside agencies, families, and other involved parties. You will serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team that collaborates to guide and support youth within the community. You will support the clinical care of youth and their families in home and community-based settings to promote healthy functioning within their home communities. Qualifications
Must be at least 21 years of age. Bachelor’s degree in a human service field from an accredited university with one (1) year of direct relevant experience working with youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs. Experience working with children is required; experience with community mental health is preferred. Ability to obtain and interpret information to meet the needs of emotionally fragile, mentally ill youth and their families; understanding of interventions and treatment for this population. Valid driver’s license; transporting youth is required. Background checks and driving checks will be performed. Why JRI?
Be who you are! JRI is committed to a respectful, collaborative workplace where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact. $2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who speak a second language other than English. Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for required professional licenses (e.g., LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN, etc.). Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits. 401K with employer match up to $800/year and pension after 5 years. Tuition reimbursement up to ~$4000/year and discounted tuition rates at partner colleges/universities; access to free CEUs and training in evidence-based practices. Wellness benefits including employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program. Generous paid time off (up to 19 days for full-time employees in the first year) and work-life balance/flexibility. Employment details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industry: Individual and Family Services
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Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) Support Worker
role at
Justice Resource Institute Salary: $53,000 - $56,000 per year Overview
Are you the
Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) Support Worker
we’ve been searching for? In this position, you will be conveying your passion for helping others as part of a small, dedicated team (inclusive of a FIT Clinician and a Family Partner) working with youth and families.
Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT)
is a new service within JRI's Community Service Agencies that provides a combination of 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. Our staff provide the FIT service in home and community settings and facilitate a consistent, strength-based therapeutic relationship with the families we serve. This is a salaried position with a designated number of families to work with; it does not have a unit-based productivity requirement in the FIT Support Worker role. Responsibilities
You will provide a variety of community-based services to children, adolescents, and their families, including skill coaching, job coaching, life skills training, activity planning, community exploration & integration, behavior management, assessment, treatment planning services, crisis management, and case management. You will maintain positive relationships with outside agencies, families, and other involved parties. You will serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team that collaborates to guide and support youth within the community. You will support the clinical care of youth and their families in home and community-based settings to promote healthy functioning within their home communities. Qualifications
Must be at least 21 years of age. Bachelor’s degree in a human service field from an accredited university with one (1) year of direct relevant experience working with youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs. Experience working with children is required; experience with community mental health is preferred. Ability to obtain and interpret information to meet the needs of emotionally fragile, mentally ill youth and their families; understanding of interventions and treatment for this population. Valid driver’s license; transporting youth is required. Background checks and driving checks will be performed. Why JRI?
Be who you are! JRI is committed to a respectful, collaborative workplace where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact. $2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who speak a second language other than English. Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for required professional licenses (e.g., LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN, etc.). Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits. 401K with employer match up to $800/year and pension after 5 years. Tuition reimbursement up to ~$4000/year and discounted tuition rates at partner colleges/universities; access to free CEUs and training in evidence-based practices. Wellness benefits including employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program. Generous paid time off (up to 19 days for full-time employees in the first year) and work-life balance/flexibility. Employment details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industry: Individual and Family Services
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