Family Intensive Treatment (FIT) Paraprofessional

The Paraprofessional is a vital member of the Family Intensive Treatment (FIT) team at Bay State Community Services (BSCS). This role offers the opportunity to provide family-centered strength-based support to a small caseload of 46 families. At BSCS we recognize that meaningful high-quality care takes time. Thats why we prioritize manageable caseloads and provide the resources necessary to support youth and families effectively.

What you will be doing to make a difference:

Be part of a dedicated and committed team including Clinicians Family Partners and other behavioral health providers

Work in tandem with the Clinician to collect information to complete a comprehensive assessment

Meet independently and with your team members with the youth and/or families to provide support education and resources.

Support the Treatment Plan Goals

Identify and connect caregiver(s) to formal and informal community resources

Assist with referrals and resources

Important Health and Wellness Benefits Which Begin on Your First Day of Employment

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance

Eye-Med Vision Benefits

Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Paid Time Off

35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days( After 2 years of employment increases to 20 vacation days) 12 Holidays and 8 Sick Days)

Additional Benefits

Mileage Reimbursement

Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)

We are a qualifying employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program!

• Bachelor or Associates degree in Human Services from an accredited university OR
• Intern enrolled in a masters degree program in the human services field
• Trained to provide family members with therapeutic support for behavioral health needs
• Experience with care coordination/targeted case management
• Skills in client advocacy and conflict mediation
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Valid MA drivers license with acceptable driving record and reliable transportation
• Acceptable CORI and SORI background record check as required by program

Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias discrimination or harassment of any kind and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race ethnicity religion sex pregnancy national origin age physical and mental disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.