Job Description

Who We Are Looking For:

Are you the Family Partner we’ve been searching for? In this role, you will have the opportunity to share your passion for helping others while working with our youth!

JRI’s Community Service Agencies are committed to delivering comprehensive wraparound services for youth under 21 who are diagnosed with a serious emotional disturbance. These services cater to those who need multiple forms of support or are engaged with various child-serving systems, including child welfare, special education, or juvenile justice.

The family partner position is essential to our team’s mission to assist young people. Family partners work alongside caregivers, offering support, demonstrating positive behaviors, and guiding them throughout their journey. These partners are chosen for their personal experiences, having successfully navigated their own journeys with children, grandchildren, or foster children who have mental health needs.

The Family Partner will collaborate closely with a Clinician and other Family Resource Center (FRC) staff on-site to deliver standardized screening, assessment, service planning, and referral services for families in need of support.

Additionally, the Family Partner will co-facilitate family and youth groups alongside the Clinician. This position offers a chance for creativity and adaptability, providing a unique opportunity to participate in the program planning and launch of an exciting new resource for families in the Northshore area!

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $48,000 to $50,000 per year. This is a contract-funded position, meaning the pay is contingent on contract funds available at the time of hire. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities! You will have access to free CEUs and training opportunities focused on evidence-based practices!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age.
• A minimum of an Associate degree in a human services field and one year of experience working with the target population is preferred. Alternatively, a High School diploma or GED, combined with two years of experience in the same field, is required.
• Must be a parent or legal guardian of a youth facing emotional, behavioral, or learning challenges, as well as experience in navigating systems to secure support for their child's needs.
• Experience with challenges faced in home, school, or community settings.
• Be available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as necessary. Available during regular business hours of the Family Resource Center.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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