Job Description

Salary: USD $22.07/Hr.




Description and Responsibilities:

Adult Community Clinical Services is a Department of Mental Health funded service that is designed to deliver evidence-based interventions within a clinically focused model. Individuals served are diagnosed with mental illness or dual diagnosis and reside in their own homes, apartments, or in group living environments. Our services focus on helping people transition to a more independent environment while maximizing their natural supports by building skills and achieving personal goals. The teams are tight knit, supportive and multidisciplinary. Open Sky's talented clinicians, substance use counselors, nurses, peer staff, housing counselors, outreach counselors, and direct care staff provide quality, compassionate care to individuals served.



The Family Partner is responsible for educating families on effective ways to navigate systems of care, maximize effective treatment, and build supportive relationships with providers and others working with the individual and family around mental health, behavioral and emotional needs.

Other Key Responsibilities:

Provide hope, information, advocacy and support to families of individuals with mental health issues that are receiving services from ACCS. Coach families in developing advocacy and collaboration skills and empower families to understand and exercise their rights. Engage individuals in non-directive and supportive relationships that promote empowerment and self-learning. Plan and coordinate network and family events that keep families connected and allow opportunities for families to communicate and socialize together.

Qualifications:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required. Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record, required. Experience being a parent, caregiver, guardian, grandparent or foster care parent supporting a person with mental health challenges, required. Experience accessing mental health or related services, required. Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.

About Us:

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.


Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.



At Open Sky, you'll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.



As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.



Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!

Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:

Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities Generous paid time off plan - you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!) We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid) Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program And more!
Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.