The Home for Little Wanderers

Family Partner-Bonus Eligible Up To $3000-Bilingual Spanish Required

The Home for Little Wanderers  •  Chelsea, MA (Onsite)  •  19 days ago
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Job Description

This position is eligible for an up to $3000 bonus!

The Harbor Area Family Resource Center (FRC) is looking to secure a Family Partner for it's Chelsea-based location. A Family Partner is a caregiver who has experience raising a child or youth with special needs, preferably with significant mental health needs. The FRC serves families in accessing resources and support in their communities. Families can gain access to staff who will gather information and provide same day support.

How You'll Be Making a Difference

  • Documents activities provided daily in medical record
  • Facilitates Family Support groups
  • May assist in transporting families to FRC or to other community locations
  • Perform program specific duties and functions
  • May participate in agency committees
  • Provide on-call coverage and crisis intervention as needed
  • May be required to have a valid driver’s license, clear driving record, and personal vehicle available for use during work hours

Qualifications

  • May or may not have program specific experience
  • Excellent cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications
  • Bilingual Spanish or other languages strongly preferred
  • The person is required to come from the community with “lived" experience with family members.

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Health, Vision and Dental Insurance available
  • Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
  • Extensive training to new staff
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
  • And more!

Pay Range Positioning Summary

The pay range listed represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.

The Home for Little Wanderers

About The Home for Little Wanderers

The Home for Little Wanderers helps build stable lives and hopeful futures for children and their families.

Through a wide range of innovative community-based and residential programs, we ensure the emotional, social, educational and physical well-being of more than 15,000 children and families each year. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent, loving relationships and a secure path toward a better, brighter future.

Because every child deserves happiness, and no child should go through life alone.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Year Founded
1799
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