Family Partner-FIT
behavioral health networkSpringfield (MA)
Family Partner-FIT
Posted today
behavioral health networkSpringfield (MA)
SENIORITY
Mid
About the role
Overview:
In this role you will provide strength-based, peer-to-peer support to parents and caregivers of youth with serious emotional disturbance. You’ll help families navigate child-serving systems, build advocacy skills, and connect them to community and formal resources. You will mentor and model advocacy, collaborate with clinicians, and support the Wraparound process in community settings. Your lived experience as a caregiver informs compassionate, transparent engagement and family empowerment. This position offers the chance to drive meaningful impact within a recognized, values-led organization. Compensation / Benefits Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement match) Generous paid time off Career growth with internal promotions Supportive culture with ongoing training and supervision Impactful work with families and youth Certified Great Place to Work and recognized employer
Responsibilities:
Offer peer mentoring and model effective advocacy and collaboration skills Connect families with community-based and formal resources (e.g., afterschool programs, food assistance, housing supports) Provide education and emotional support to caregivers in the Wraparound process Partner with FIT clinicians and paraprofessionals to deliver intensive community-based support Foster family engagement through transparency, compassion, and shared lived experience Document progress notes, encounters, and support plans in a timely manner Participate in supervision, team meetings, and professional development to enhance practice
Key requirements:
High School Diploma or GED and at least 2 years of experience with children/adolescents/transition-age youth OR Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in Human Services with 1 year of relevant experience Familiarity with child-serving systems (DCF, DMH, special education, psychiatric services) Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills Comfortable with technology (word processing, email, documentation systems) Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation strong communication problem-solving organizational skills word processing email documentation systems
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