Parent Support Staff | Family Support

3 weeks ago


Chicopee, United States Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Why Work for Gandara:

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today

Benefits:

  • Retirement Plan 403(b)
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
  • Paid vacations
  • Paid holidays
  • 8 discretionary days
  • Mileage Reimbursement

Additional Benefits:

  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Culturally Diverse population
  • Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
  • Clinical Licensing Support

Job Title: Parent Support Staff | Family Support & Stabilization

Work Location: Chicopee, MA

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

Job Summary:

To provide Support for Family Support & Stabilization whose mission is to strengthen, expand and integrate a comprehensive system of community-based, culturally competent behavioral health and complementary services for children with serious emotional and behavioral health needs and their families. Assist families and youth in developing skills and supports that promote family cohesion and safe and successful community living. Work with a team of Masters Level clinician and other case managers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Outreach and engagement of youth and families;
  • Develop positive working relationships with; DCF personnel; educational personnel; and other collaterals such as individual therapists; clinics; and other agencies involved in the case.
  • Support the Clinician with psycho-education for the youth and his/her family about serious emotional disturbance and manifestations of psychiatric disorders and treatment;
  • Provide family treatment and support interventions that are designed to teach skills and competencies that assist the youth and family to overcome challenges posed by behaviors associated with the youth’s condition and associated stresses on the family;

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a human service field is preferred.
  • It is preferred they have at least six (6) months experience:
    • working with the target population; or
    • navigating any of the child and family serving systems and teaching family members who are involved with the child and family serving systems.
  • Understanding/willingness to be part of a Program that supports youth and families 24 hours per day, 365 days a year.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and availability of vehicle to support Program needs

The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training



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