The Home for Little Wanderers
FIT Paraprofessional | Family-based Intensive Treatment (Bonus Eligible)
The Home for Little Wanderers, Chelsea, Massachusetts, us, 02150
FIT Paraprofessional | Family-based Intensive Treatment (Bonus Eligible)
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This position is bonus eligible!
When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids.
For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future.
To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXedSArtYbg
About The Role Under the direction of the Program Director and Senior Fit Clinician, the FIT paraprofessional provides support to youth under the age of 21 with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) SUD, ASD, IDD and their families under the CBHI framework. The FIT paraprofessional uses a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strength-based approach to implement the individualized treatment plan authored by the FIT master’s level clinician. The focus is to prompt behavioral support to help improve overall emotional regulation, social skills and strength family structure.
How You Will Be Making a Difference
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 the identified needs
Participate in monthly meetings facilitated by the FIT clinician
Complete progress notes in the electronic health record system
Maintain regular communication with 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.
Other duties as assigned
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
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in the human services field required
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
Primarily home/community-based visits with office-based tasks
Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and families build permanent, positive change.
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
And more!
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This position is bonus eligible!
When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids.
For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future.
To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXedSArtYbg
About The Role Under the direction of the Program Director and Senior Fit Clinician, the FIT paraprofessional provides support to youth under the age of 21 with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) SUD, ASD, IDD and their families under the CBHI framework. The FIT paraprofessional uses a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strength-based approach to implement the individualized treatment plan authored by the FIT master’s level clinician. The focus is to prompt behavioral support to help improve overall emotional regulation, social skills and strength family structure.
How You Will Be Making a Difference
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 the identified needs
Participate in monthly meetings facilitated by the FIT clinician
Complete progress notes in the electronic health record system
Maintain regular communication with 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.
Other duties as assigned
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
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in the human services field required
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
Primarily home/community-based visits with office-based tasks
Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and families build permanent, positive change.
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
And more!
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