Family Partner
Wayside Youth & Family Support NetworkLowell, Massachusetts, United States
Posted October 1, 2025
44000 - 48000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network, founded in 1977, is a nationally accredited nonprofit that delivers comprehensive mental-health and child-welfare services across Central, Eastern, and Northeastern Massachusetts. The organization specializes in family-based outreach, residential treatment, and community-based counseling, offering programs ranging from trauma intervention and mobile crisis services to independent living support for young adults. Wayside's commitment to workforce diversity, ongoing employee education, and open communication distinguishes it as a model of responsive, culturally competent care. By integrating specialized services such as peer support, special education, and in-home therapy, the agency builds resilience and hope for thousands of children, youth, and families each year.
Job Description
Wayside is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Family Partner to provide supportive services to parents/caregivers of children with emotional/behavioral health issues. The Family Partner will assist caregivers in planning for the strengths and needs of their child, access resources, services, and support, and team up with providers to meet the needs of youth with mental health concerns.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Lived experience as a parent/primary caregiver of a youth who is/has been involved in the Mental Health System
- Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Knowledge of behavioral health systems and services, DMH, and DCF resources, special education law and services, and other social service resources
- Bilingual is a plus but not required
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Tuition and training reimbursement
- PTO package with 3 wellness days
- 9 paid holidays
- Up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year
- Exceptional medical benefits
- Financial health supports
- Career development opportunities
