Family Partner

NSCS 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:

• Education
  • Associates degree in a human service field and one year of related experience with target population OR
  • High 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 children
• Skills:
  • Bilingual Spanish required (please indicate language skills on application)
  • Valid Mass drivers license and offsite travel required.

Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits

• Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Access to Credit Union Banking
• Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Comprehensive Training Program
• Internal Advancement Opportunities