Family Partner – Family Resource Center Position Available In Bristol, Massachusetts

Family Partner

• Family Resource Center Child & Family Services Inc
• 3.6 New Bedford, MA Job Details Full-time $19.00
• $20.

50 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits Mileage reimbursement AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications LMHC Spanish LICSW Word processing Mid-level High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Supervising experience Experience with children Haitian Creole Data entry Portuguese Computer skills Cape Verdean Creole 1 year Communication skills Full Job Description Summary The Family Partner will be part of the New Bedford Family Resource & Development Center (FRDC) located at the United Way of Greater New Bedford. The Family Partner will work with families experiencing a range of issues that impact their home and family life. The Family Partner will specifically focus on supporting families with children exhibiting behaviors that meet the State of Massachusetts’ definition of “Child Requiring Assistance”. This position requires the ability to manage complex and competing demands in the office, in the community, and in court, on a daily basis. The Family Partner provides support and advocacy coaching to parents and caregivers in a fast paced and changing environment. The Family Partner acts as a role model for parents and caregivers interacting with community partners and agencies to meet the identified needs of the youth and family. The Family Partner is available to work at the Center during hours of operation, including evenings and Saturdays. The Family Partner will accept and display the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The Family Partner works with the Clinician and the FRDC team to support all involved family members, giving priority to those with CRA (Child Requiring Assistance) related issues. Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right. $1 per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL) Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Works in conjunction with Clinician to complete FAST Assessment and to develop the Family Support Plan for family members dealing with CRA-related issues Oversees implementation of Family Support Plans Provides guidance, coaching, training, support, education, and advocacy for Parent/Caregiver with regard to interacting with their child and networking with community resources and treatment providers to meet youth’s needs Assists Parent/Caregiver in articulating youth’s strengths, needs, and goals for Family Support Plan Attends court in New Bedford as needed to support families and provide information about CRA Diversionary Program to court professionals, schools, DCF and families Teams with FRDC staff to provide support to all families seeking services at the FRDC Attends FRDC staff meetings weekly Co-facilitates parent and youth groups Conducts a minimum of weekly contact with Parent/Caregiver through office based visits and telephone Completes daily progress notes, treatment goals and other required documentation, including data entry, in a timely manner, adhering to the highest professional standards

Cultural Competency Qualifications:

Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one’s own Demonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agency Travel Required Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that meets CFS Driver Policy. Travel is required to provide services in different settings and to attend agency meetings, events, and trainings Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Required Education and Experience Preference will be given to qualified candidates who can speak any of the following languages: Portuguese, Spanish, Haitian-Creole, Cape-Verdean Creole Lived experience or familiarity with Child Requiring Assistance (CRA) related issues One (1) year of experience working with families in a social service/human service setting; or two (2) years of experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth; and experience in navigating any of the child and family-serving systems Excellent communication (written and verbal), organizational and interpersonal skills Demonstrate cultural humility with an ability to work with diverse populations, within the community and with agency staff members Possess basic computer skills for the purposes of word processing and data entry Flexibility and ability to respond to families under stress, and in crisis, in a fast-paced work environment

Cultural Competency Qualifications:

Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one’s own Demonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agency Travel Required Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that meets CFS Driver Policy. Travel is required to provide services in different settings and to attend agency meetings, events, and trainings

Benefits:

Benefit eligible at 20+ hours Medical

• Harvard Pilgrim/Health Plans
• 75% employer paid for full-time employees Dental
• Delta Dental Vision
• Eye Med 2 weeks’ vacation accrued over 1st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years 12 sick days per year (accrued monthly); 2 personal days per year 10 paid holidays 401K
• CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2
• 6% of annual earnings are matched at 50% Tuition reimbursement
• Up to $1,500 per calendar year FREE Clinical Supervision towards licensure & Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC) FREE CEU’s and Trainings
• up to 1,000 trainings available! Flexible spending accounts
• save on medical expenses and dependent care!

100% Employer paid Life Insurance 100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D Mileage Reimbursement of .62 cents/mile & Employee Discount Program FREE Employee Assistance Program and AbilitiCBT Mental Health program for employees & their family Child and Family Services, Inc. values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applicants from the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, AAPI, Hispanic, Latinx and Veteran communities to apply for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, sex,( including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.