Family Partner

Key Responsibilities

• Use your lived experience as a parent or caregiver of a child with behavioral health needs to support other families.
• Provide peer support to parents and caregivers.
• Help families identify strengths and develop strategies to meet care plan goals.
• Educate families on navigating child-serving systems such as DCF, DMH, education, and behavioral health.
• Empower families by linking them to peer networks and support groups.
• Connect families with both formal and community-based resources.
• Foster a culturally responsive and inclusive environment.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Collaborate with care teams and attend family planning meetings.
• Actively engage in supervision and ongoing training.

Who You Are

• You have personal experience as a caregiver of a youth with special or behavioral health needs.
• You have a High School diploma/GED and at least 2 years of experience working with children/adolescents/transition-age youth, or an Associate’s Degree and 1 year of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year of relevant experience.
• You are knowledgeable about navigating child and family-serving systems.
• You have strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• You are comfortable using electronic systems and documentation tools.
• You are culturally responsive and value diverse lived experiences.
• You have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Bilingual—fluent in English and Spanish (preferred).

About BHN

Since 1938, BHN has been a regional leader in behavioral health, serving individuals of all ages across Western Massachusetts. Our programs help people live full and meaningful lives through recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Extensive training in Wraparound principles and peer support models.
• Opportunities for personal growth and professional development.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Flexible scheduling to promote work/life balance.

Pay

$22.50- $24.60

Schedule

Flexible scheduling to promote work/life balance.

Benefits

• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to turn your personal experience into meaningful peer support, please send your resume to Jennifer.Cuffy-Ramos@bhninc.org Or apply today at www.bhnworks.org or click “Apply for Job” to join our team.