Role OverviewWayside is seeking a dynamic, talented, and compassionate Family Partner to provide supportive service to parents/caregivers of DMH eligible youth. The Family Partner must have “lived experience” as a parent/primary caregiver of a youth who is/has been involved in the Mental Health system.
What You Will Do
The Family Partner provides hope, information, encouragement, and one-to-one support to parents/caregivers of children with emotional/behavioral health issues. Assists caregivers in planning for the strengths and needs of their child. Help parents/caregivers access resources, services and support.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Talent connecting with people. Strong communication skills –both written and verbal. Flexibility and creative thinking with an ability to adapt. Works well independently.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Lived experience as a parent/primary caregiver of a youth who is/has been involved in the Mental Health System
- Reliable automotive and valid driver’s license
- Knowledge of behavioral health systems and services, DMH, and DCF resources, special education law and services, and other social service resources, and how to access these services
Benefits
- tuition and training reimbursement
- PTO package with 3 wellness days
- 9 paid holidays
- up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year
- exceptional medical benefits
- financial health supports
- career development opportunities
- $2,000.00 sign-on bonus
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