Family Partner

Job overview

The Family Partner role is onsite in New Bedford, MA, with an annual salary of $50,000–$54,000. Gandara Mental Health Center supports families receiving clinical services and serves the community through behavioral health and family services. Drawing on lived experience as a caregiver of a child with special needs, the Family Partner mentors families as they navigate child-serving systems, access resources, and follow care plans. The role works with a multidisciplinary clinical team to support youth and family treatment goals and caregiver empowerment.

What you'll do

• Provide education and support during treatment
• attend care coordination meetings and help caregivers articulate a youth’s strengths, needs, and goals
• explain child-serving systems and community resources and facilitate access
• support caregivers in navigating systems and connecting with peer support
• coordinate with collaterals by phone, in person, or virtually
• make referrals and warm handoffs as indicated
• identify community resources and natural supports
• collaborate with the clinical team lead and counselor.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

family partner

new bedford ma

gandara mental health center

family support

youth services

behavioral health

care coordination

community resources

caregiver advocacy

bilingual spanish

portuguese

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 403(b) retirement plan
• health, dental, vision, pet, and life insurance
• paid vacations and holidays
• eight discretionary days
• mileage reimbursement
• career growth opportunities
• clinical licensing support.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or HiSET, at least two years of experience working with children, adolescents, or transitioning youth, and caregiver experience with a youth with special needs. Bilingual Spanish/English or Portuguese is listed among the qualifications.

About the employer

Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.