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:
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Supervise children during program activities
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Intervene during a crisis using appropriate techniques including WELLE restraint.
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Drive program van and accompany other staff during ride.
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Complete daily documentation of children’s progress in the milieu.
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Perform duties as a Family Partner including maintaining contact with caregivers and conduct outreach to their families in their homes and communities as necessary.
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Other duties as assigned by program manager.
What you’ll need:
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Education
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Associates degree in a human service field and one year of related experience with target population OR
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High School diploma/GED and a minimum of two years relevant experience.
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Experience:
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Experience as a caregiver of a youth with special needs (preferably mental health needs).
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Applicants must have at least one year of experience working with school age children
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Skills:
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Bilingual Spanish required (please indicate language skills on application)
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Valid Mass drivers license and offsite travel required.
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits
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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
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Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
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Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
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Employer Paid Life Insurance
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403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
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Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
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Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
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Access to Credit Union Banking
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Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
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Employee Referral Bonus Program
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Discounted Movie Tickets
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Comprehensive Training Program
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Internal Advancement Opportunities
