PPAL values those who have direct lived experience raising a child with significant mental and behavioral health challenges and gives hiring preference to individuals who have this direct lived experience.
Parent/Professional Advocacy League is a small but impactful nonprofit organization working to make things better for children with emotional, behavioral and mental health needs and their families. Based in Westborough, PPAL works with families across the state who need help navigating services in behavioral health, juvenile justice and education. We work in close partnership with other community and state agencies with the goals of supporting families, nurturing parent leaders and improving systems.
Family Support Specialist, Juvenile Justice – Hampden, Middlesex/Essex, Worcester Counties
Are you looking to make a difference for Justice involved families in the Worcester/Hampden County, MA area? Are you interested in keeping kids with mental health needs out of the juvenile justice system? Do you have experience with a child involved with juvenile justice and mental health needs? If so, this position may be for you!!
Family Support Specialist
Have you traveled or are you traveling the mental health journey with your child, youth, or young adult? Do you feel passionate about helping other families who are doing the same and making a positive impact on systems and services? If so, then this job may be for you!
PPAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.