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