FIT Paraprofessional | Family-based Intensive Treatment (Bonus Eligible)
HFLWChelsea, Massachusetts, United States
Posted January 14, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The Home for Little Wanderers is a child welfare agency that provides services to vulnerable children and their families.
Job Description
The FIT paraprofessional provides support to youth under the age of 21 with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) SUD, ASD, IDD and their families under the CBHI framework. The role uses a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strength-based approach to implement the individualized treatment plan authored by the FIT master’s level clinician.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in the human services field required
- Personal experience as a parent/caregiver navigating child, family, or behavioral health systems, including advocating for family members
- Preferably knowledgeable about the communities we serve
- Fluency in a second language (e.g. Spanish, Haitian Creole) is a plus
- Computer literate with the ability to learn new software applications
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Experience with CBHI services preferred but not required
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care service delivery and family systems theory preferred
Benefits
- Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
- Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
- Extensive training to new staff
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance