Family Partner at NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionNSCS is looking for a Family Partner to join our Children's After School Program (CASP). The Children’s After School Program is a therapeutic program for youth ages 7-13. The program provides milieu treatment including behavior management/modification and facilitation of therapeutic groups. The Family Partner is a paraprofessional that reports to the Program Manager. This position is designed for someone with lived experience as a parent or direct caregiver of a youth in their family with significant social, emotional, behavioral health, medical or trauma-related needs. This position is part-time 20 hours per week. Bilingual Spanish required ($2,500 language differential) What you’ll do:Supervise children during program activities Intervene during a crisis using appropriate techniques including WELLE restraint.Drive program van and accompany other staff during ride.Complete daily documentation of children’s progress in the milieu.Perform duties as a Family Partner including maintaining contact with caregivers and conduct outreach to their families in their homes and communities as necessary.Other duties as assigned by program manager. What you’ll need:EducationAssociates degree in a human service field and one year of related experience with target population ORHigh School diploma/GED and a minimum of two years relevant experience.Experience: Experience as a caregiver of a youth with special needs (preferably mental health needs).Applicants must have at least one year of experience working with school age childrenSkills:Bilingual Spanish required (please indicate language skills on application)Valid Mass drivers license and offsite travel required.Competitive & Comprehensive BenefitsPaid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per yearEligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness programHealth & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contributionEmployer Paid Life Insurance403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matchingVoluntary Short and Long Term Disability InsuranceMedical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsAccess to Credit Union BankingAccess to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)Employee Referral Bonus ProgramDiscounted Movie TicketsComprehensive Training ProgramInternal Advancement Opportunities