Family Partner

Center for Human Development (CHD)’s Community Services Network is seeking a full-time Family Partner. The Family Partner will join our Community Transition Team (CTT) that is located in Holyoke, MA.

About the Role:

The Family Partner plays a vital role in assisting the Community Services Network Team and DYS case work team by helping them understand individual family dynamics, strengths, and necessary supports. In this role, you will empower families during youth transitions home by identifying needs, facilitating service connections, and linking parents to valuable community-based resources—to supplement services provided by DYS in the community..

• Providing resources and supports around the family in partnership with the DYS Casework Team
• Help families successfully navigate the youth’s transition back home.
• Identify, facilitate, and connect parents/guardians to community-based resources and support systems.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with families based on shared or lived understanding.

Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Lived Experience: Personal experience navigating state systems of care as a parent or guardian (preferably with the Department of Youth Services / DYS).
• Driver's License: Valid driver's license.
• Transportation: Reliable vehicle for work use (mileage reimbursement provided).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference given to candidates who have a child or relative who has aged out of DYS.
• Prior experience with the MA Department of Children and Families (DCF) or court-related involvement in the juvenile justice system is considered a plus.

Pay Rate: $20.00 / hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (includes one evening per week until 7:00 PM).

At Center for Human Development (CHD) Care Finds a way: 

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve. 

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