Children and Transition Navigator - Family Support Center

Open Sky's Family Support Center serves adults and children with disabilities and Autism and their families in the Blackstone Valley area.  The program is located in Whitinsville, MA at the Whitin Mill Complex. 

The Navigator is responsible for establishing relationships with families who are connected to the Center, understanding and responding to individual and family needs, and helps families identify resources, solve problems, and connect with their community. Navigators also plan and organize other programming the Center offers, such as trainings, support groups, and social events for families.

In addition, the Navigator will:

• Utilize strong assessment and problem-solving skills to develop, implement and monitor personalized plans of care driven by the individual and their families.
• Facilitate regular visits with individuals and families to discuss progress toward achieving goals identified in their support plan.
• Facilitate groups, workshops and trainings that assist individuals and families in identified need areas on an ongoing basis.
• Assist with the identification of eligibility for entitlements; assist with the completion of applications and all additional documentation required.
• Deliver trauma-informed services including sensitivity toward social and economic challenges, substance use disorder, housing instability, and other variables to ensure delivery of holistic services.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.  Alternative education/experience in lieu of formal education will be considered.
• Experience working with families, children, and/or adults with intellectual disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and co-occurring physical, behavioral and mental health challenges highly desired.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish and English) highly desired.

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.