Intensive Home-Based Therapeutic Care - Family Partner

Company: Open Sky Community Services Inc.
Location: Worcester
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

SalaryUSD $22.07/Hr.Description and ResponsibilitiesIntensive Home Based Therapeutic Care provides services to youth and young adults ages 6-22 who are experiencing emotional challenges and/or multi-stressed families. Open Sky's IHBTC services include flexible individualized treatment, rehabilitation including occupational therapy, supervision and supports that vary in intensity depending on the youths and families needs.The Family Partner is responsible for educating parents and caregivers on effective ways to navigate systems of care, maximize effective treatment, and build supportive relationships with providers. They will also develop and implement activities and intervention plans that outline activities, objectives, and measurable progress indicators toward identified goals developed in partnership with the youth and family.Other Key Responsibilities:

• Educate parents and caregivers about formal and informal community-based resources and support them in finding, accessing, and utilizing these resources.
• Collaborate with the youth and their family, treatment providers, supports, school, and other service providers to ensure the cohesive inclusion of the peer support service with all other services.
• Collaborate on goal development, crisis planning, and problem-solving partnership with the youth, their parent/caregiver and other service providers and support as necessary.
• Support youth to communicate effectively and foster their communication with family, friends, allies/natural supports, providers, and others.
• Support the parent/caregiver in developing strategies for self-care, identifying respite care providers (both formal and informal) and accessing respite care.Qualifications
  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
  • Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record, required.
  • Experience being a parent, caregiver, guardian, grandparent or foster care parent supporting a person with mental health challenges, required.
  • Experience accessing mental health or related services, required.
  • Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.About UsAt Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.At Open Sky, you'll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:
    • Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
    • Generous paid time off plan - you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
    • We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
    • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
    • 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
    • Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
    • Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
    • And more!Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.
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