Family Partner

Job Description

Job Description

NSCS is looking for a Family Partner to join our Children's After School Program (CASP). The Children’s After School Program is a therapeutic program for youth ages 7-13. The program provides milieu treatment including behavior management / modification and facilitation of therapeutic groups. The Family Partner is a paraprofessional that reports to the Program Manager.

This position is designed for someone with lived experience as a parent or direct caregiver of a youth in their family with significant social, emotional, behavioral health, medical or trauma-related needs.

This position is part-time 20 hours per week. Bilingual Spanish required ($2,500 language differential)

What you’ll do :

• Supervise children during program activities
• Intervene during a crisis using appropriate techniques including WELLE restraint.
• Drive program van and accompany other staff during ride.
• Complete daily documentation of children’s progress in the milieu.
• Perform duties as a Family Partner including maintaining contact with caregivers and conduct outreach to their families in their homes and communities as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by program manager.
What you’ll need :
• Education

Associates degree in a human service field and one year of related experience with target population OR

Experience as a caregiver of a youth with special needs (preferably mental health needs).

Bilingual Spanish required (please indicate language skills on application)

Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits