Family Partner
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Healthcare
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Mental Health -
Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Mental Health
Show your passion by empowering youth and families when joining the Wayside team!
Wayside is one of Massachusetts' most respected youth and family-serving agencies, supporting more than 6,000 youth and families annually across Central, Eastern, and Northeastern regions.
We invest in our employees' wellness with comprehensive benefits,
including tuition and training reimbursement, a PTO package with 3 wellness days, 9 paid holidays, and up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year. Enjoy a learning environment with free training, CEUs, and more, along with exceptional medical benefits, financial health supports, and career development opportunities.
Apply today and earn a $2,000 sign‑on bonus!
Family Partner – Community Based Lowell Salary Range: $22.00 - 24.00/hour depending on experience + sign‑on bonus (half paid after 30 days of employment and the other half paid after 90 days of employment/pro‑rated for part‑time).Wayside is seeking dynamic, talented, and compassionate Family Partner to provide supportive service to parents/caregivers of eligible youth.
The Family Partner must have “lived experience” as a parent/primary caregiver of a youth who is/has been involved in the Mental Health system.
- The Family Partner provides hope, information, encouragement, and one‑to‑one support to parents/caregivers of children with emotional/behavioral health issues.
- Assists caregivers in planning for the strengths and needs of their child.
- Help parents/caregivers access resources, services and support.
- Team up and consult with providers and parents/caregivers about how to best meet the needs of youth with mental health concerns.
- Talent connecting with people.
- Strong communication skills–both written and verbal.
- Flexibility and creative thinking with an ability to adapt.
- Works well independently.
- A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Lived experience as a parent/primary caregiver of a youth who is/has been involved in the Mental Health System.
- Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Knowledge of behavioral health systems and services, DMH, and DCF resources, special education law and services, and other social service resources, and how to access these services.
- Bilingual is a plus but not required.
We will train you in:
Motivational Interviewing;
Courageous Conversations;
Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC);
Trauma Informed Practice.
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