Job Type: Full-Time
Job Schedule: Mon – Fri, flexible schedule, some evening hours required
Job Level: Entry level
License/Certification: Lived experience, Bachelor's degree preferred
Location: Brockton, MA
Local Travel Required: Yes
Program Type: Community based, youth, in-home
Program Name: PACT-Y
Salary Range: $45,000
About Us At Community Counseling of Bristol County (CCBC), we are building an amazing team of professionals who are changing the way mental health is treated in Southeastern Massachusetts. You can find us in schools, homes, the community, and our Taunton offices empowering our clients with the latest evidence-based behavioral health treatments. We are a non-profit community mental health center serving 50 communities in Massachusetts and growing! CCBC provides inpatient, outpatient, and urgent care services to adults and children overcoming depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse, and many other conditions hindering personal fulfillment. If you are caring, dedicated, and ready to grow your career, we would love to hear from you!
As an employee at CCBC, you will receive unparalleled support and growth opportunities. Our staff receive weekly supervision, wellness initiatives and opportunities to advance their careers, as well as generous vacation time. CCBC also provides tuition reimbursement, internship opportunities for employees looking to further their education in the field, mileage reimbursement, a free Calm membership and health/dental/eye insurance.
Description of Position Be a part of this innovative program that is the first of its kind in Massachusetts. CCBC and the Department of Mental Health (DMH) will work collaboratively in the PACT-Y program to meet the needs of youth and families who want a creative, flexible, dynamic team to support them in achieving their goals. A Family Support Partner has personal experience as a parent/caregiver to youth with mental health and/or substance use challenges. The Family Support Partner will help to establish and maintain engagement of youth and their families, as a person with their own lived experience, who can provide unique support, guidance and mentorship.
Responsibilities Include Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide the caregiver perspective and ensure that treatment goals support family-collaboration principles Teach advocacy skills and provide education on how to identify natural supports, advocate for youth within educational systems and obtain resources necessary to improve family functioning Share experiences of raising a child with emotional and behavioral health needs Work in the home and community to provide coaching and support to caregivers Coordinate care with the family, team, providers and DMH Complete required documentation per program guidelines Requirements Experience as a caregiver of youth with mental health and/or co-occurring substance use challenges High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 2 years working with children/families or Associates degree in a human service field and 1 year of experience working with children/families or Bachelor's degree in the human services field and 1 year of experience working with children and families Please submit a resume and cover letter describing the lived personal experience requirement Must have a current, valid driver's license and reliable transportation For more information about this position, or to send your resume: Community Counseling of Bristol County
56 Cherry St. Brockton, MA 02301
Phone: (508) 977-8124
Why build your career at CCBC? Stable and Established The largest, most innovative mental health and substance abuse care provider in Southeastern MA, with a 50 year history We serve over 12,000 clients annually Commitment to innovation and evidence-based practice Commitment to erasing the stigma that can surround trauma, mental illness, and addiction A short commute from both Boston and Providence 3 weeks paid vacation to start 12 paid holidays and sick leave Health, dental, disability, and life insurance 403-b with up to 5% employer match Make Recovery a Reality Working with CCBC gives you the chance to change your own path while helping others find theirs. As you provide hope and healing to people who need it most, you'll be just as inspired by the quality of people you work with as the outcomes you provide together. Join us and be a part of the next success story.
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