The Family Partner collaborates with a Clinician to complete the CANS Assessment and develop a Family Support Plan for families experiencing Child Requiring Assistance (CRA)-related issues, overseeing the plan's implementation. Responsibilities also include facilitating family/youth counseling, providing consultation, and maintaining confidential records and compliance.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess 'lived experience' or familiarity with CRA-related issues and demonstrate the ability to work with diverse populations using a family-centered, strength-based approach. Availability for evening and weekend hours, a valid driver's license, and strong interpersonal/writing skills are mandatory.
Record MaintenanceFollow-upReferralsCommunity OutreachService PlanningPsycho-educational GroupsLived ExperienceCANS AssessmentFamily Support Plan DevelopmentGroup Counseling FacilitationService Implementation OversightCulturally Sensitive TrainingCRA-related Issues FamiliarityFamily Satisfaction SurveysFamily Counseling FacilitationYouth Counseling Facilitation
Job description
Why Work for Gandara
Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!
Benefits
Retirement Plan 403(b)
Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
Paid vacations
Paid holidays
8 discretionary days
Mileage Reimbursement
Salary
$20.19 to $21.15
Additional Benefits
Career Growth Opportunities
Culturally Diverse population
Clinical Licensing Support
Job Title: Family Partner
Work Location
Westfield, Ma.
*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
*EOE M/F/D/V
*Union/Non-Union
Job Summary
The Westfield Family Resource Center Family Partner (FP) is an individual who reflects the community, has “lived experience,” and/or familiarity with Child Requiring Assistance (CRA)-related issues. The FP works in conjunction with the Clinician to complete the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessment to develop a Family Support Plan for family members experiencing CRA-related issues. In addition, the Family Partner is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Family Support Plan, with support from other Family Resource Center (FRC) staff. The FP may work with all family members who are involved with the FRC; however, family members experiencing CRA-related issues are prioritized for services.
Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborate with Clinician to complete the CANS Assessment and develop a Family Support Plan with family members experiencing CRA-related issues; arrange referrals, service/support planning, and follow-up;
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
Career Growth Opportunities
Paid Vacations
Mileage Reimbursement
Discretionary Days
Retirement Plan 403(b)
Clinical Licensing Support
Develop and implement Family Support Plans with willing families based on needs identified from intake, screening, and assessment; include specific tasks and responsibilities for family members, the FRC and any other entities approved by the family members;
In accordance with family member permission, follow-up with families within two weeks of referral to ensure families are connected with service; within 60 days, determine the family members’ satisfaction with the FRC’s Basic and Network Services using a Family Satisfaction Survey;
Review Family Support Plan with family members at the end of six months from assessment completion; review adherence to the plan and/or identify additional necessary services and/or to adjust the plan, if desired;
Facilitate family, youth and group counseling as well as psycho-educational groups for program participants and their families; provide consultation i.e., supporting family members who have experienced trauma, to other FRC staff;
Collaborate and provide outreach to local community-based network of service providers including, but not limited to, any community, municipal, state, federal, non-profit, for-profit, or private sector individual/organization that provides services/opportunities for children and families on the best course of treatment for youth and their families and make referrals accordingly;
Maintain confidential Family Support Plans; monitor participant records for completeness and compliance, including data input into Gandara’s EMR system and the UMASS system for FRC specifically; records shall be reviewed on an annual basis, or any other frequency, by DCF/ASO;
Provide culturally sensitive and informed training/educational information, as needed, on clinical topics to family members;
Adhere to program and agency policies/procedures; notify Program Director immediately in the event of a crisis, suspected illegal activity, or any behavior constituting an incident in the program;
Represent the FRC in the community and state-wide networking/educational conferences; attend FRC Meetings, agency/department meetings and trainings;
Other duties as requested/assigned by the SFRC Program Manager and SFRC Director.
Minimum Qualifications
“Lived experience” or familiarity with CRA-related issues
Experience and demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations in a community-setting using a family-centered, strength-based approach
Must be available for weekend and evening hours
Must have a valid driver’s license and meet agency requirements for driving history records and criminal background checks
Exceptional demonstrated interpersonal and writing skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Corel; and related office technology
Bilingual, especially in Spanish/English, strongly preferred
The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training
