Bilingual Family Partner

JOB SUMMARY:

The Family Partner will be part of the Taunton Family Resource Center (FRC) team working with families across Bristol County experiencing a range of issues that impact their home and family life. The Family Partner will specifically focus on supporting families with children exhibiting behaviors that meet the state of Massachusetts’ definition of a “Child Requiring Assistance” (repeatedly runs away from home;

repeatedly fails to obey the lawful and reasonable commands of their parent/guardian; repeatedly fails to obey the lawful and reasonable regulations of their school; is habitually truant; or is sexually exploited).

Position requires the ability to manage complex and competing demands in the office, in the community and in court, on a daily basis. The Family Partner provides support and advocacy coaching to parents and caregivers in a fast paced and changing environment. The Family Partner acts as a role model for parents and caregivers in interacting with community providers and agencies to meet the identified needs of the youth and family.

The Family Partner is available to work at the center during hours of operation, including evenings and Saturdays. S/he will accept and display the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT RESPSONSIBILITIES:
• Works in conjunction with FRC Clinician to complete FAST Assessment and to develop the Family Support Plan for family members dealing with CRA-related issues
• Oversees implementation of Family Support Plans
• Provides guidance, coaching, training, support, education, and advocacy for Parent/Caregiver with regard to interacting with their child and networking with community resources and treatment providers to meet youth’s needs
• Assists Parent/Caregiver in articulating youth’s strengths, needs and goals for Family Support Plan
• Assists Parents/Caregivers in recognizing the importance of self-care as a vital component of their parenting and helping them connect with support in the area of self-care as well as support in the form of individual, peer/parent support and self-help groups
• Attends court in Taunton as needed to support families and provide information about the CRA Diversionary Program to court professionals, schools, DCF and families.
• Teams with FRC Staff to provide support to all families seeking services at the FRC.
• Attends FRC staff meetings weekly.
• Co-Facilitates parent and youth groups.
• Conducts a minimum of weekly contact with Parent/Caregiver through office based visits and telephone.
• Maintains professional boundaries at all times.
• Attends and actively participates in weekly supervision with a licensed clinician, and group supervision to review families’ progress, identify risk factors, improve communication and work on professional growth.
• Completes daily progress notes, treatment goals and other required documentation, including data entry, in a timely manner, adhering to the highest professional standards.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A
• FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• FACILITY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• To develop and maintain a culture of safety, security, and cleanliness within the main office.
• To assure and maintain the highest level of safety and cleanliness of the program, by reviewing daily environment checks and to follow up immediately on any maintenance or security issues.
• INTERDIVISIONAL/COMMUNITY/VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES:

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