Fitchburg- Family Support Specialist

Family Support Specialist- Under the direction of the Family Support Center Coordinator, the Family Support Specialist is responsible for providing some Peer to Peer support through their lived experience for families looking for support at the Center. This is a service that involves a structured, strength-based relationship between the FSS and a parent/caregiver. The purpose of this service is to assist the family in improving the emotional and behavioral needs of all by strengthening the parent/caregiver or other concerned family member.

Recommended Qualifications: Experience as a caregiver of a family member with special needs, preferably Developmental Disability, required. Bachelor’s Degree in human services related field preferred, or a minimum of five years experience working in the Human Service Field may be substituted. Minimum of two years experience working with an individual(s) to navigate the education or social service system for special needs/disabilities. Bilingual, Bicultural preferred. Spanish preferred or other non-English language capability considered.

Job Type: Full-time