Find Your Passion
Working at FamilyForward
FamilyForward is the community leader in providing innovative solutions for advancing safe, healthier relationships for children and families by delivering comprehensive therapeutic, educational services, and support.
Our culture at FamilyForward is out front — one that is continuously learning and working toward a better, more positive culture than we had yesterday. FamilyForward is proud of the work we do. We also recognize that to do good work, staff need to be supported. FamilyForward has developed a meaningful platform to create a high level of organizational health. Constructive communication, relationship/team building, and staff well-being are all important aspects of trauma-informed services.
With your diverse skills, passion, and vision, we can create a trauma-sensitive, healing-centered agency for children and families!
The passion and experience of the staff at FamilyForward is inspiring. The agency is focused on being out-front in programming and supporting clients on their unique journeys."
- Jenny Blevens, Director of Therapeutic Preschool
As a therapist at FamilyForward, I am presented with a myriad of opportunities to grow as an individual and professional thanks to my supportive team who pours into me and the clients we serve."
- Dr. Camesha Carter, Therapist
Benefits
at FamilyForward
We know when applying for a job, or accepting one, benefits are a big deal. Here are our benefits highlights, but to learn more, check out our full benefits guide.
*All benefits terms and rates may vary and are subject to plan requirements and eligibility.
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 403(b) with Employer Match
- Education Assistance
- 10 Paid Holidays, Including Two Floating Holidays
- Generous Paid Vacation Time
- Health and Wellness Time
- Wellness Week (December 25-31 Paid Week Off). *Some roles may require availability during this period depending on operational needs.
Culture
at FamilyForward
FamilyForward is committed to upholding the Organizational Health Anchors that we have set for the agency, including: safety; mindfulness and self-regulation; relational health; cultural diversity, inclusivity, equity, and anti-racism; clinical lens; vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue.
FamilyForward has identified key organizational health anchors that guide us in the continuous work of how we treat ourselves and each other as we do this life-altering work:
Belonging
at FamilyForward
FamilyForward seeks to advance a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the organization and in FamilyForward’s services.
- We value representation and inclusion to build a more effective team - recognizing, celebrating, and supporting the diversity of the FamilyForward community.
- We work to provide positive, affirming, and meaningful employment experiences for our team members, regardless of their background or position in the agency.
- We work to actively build and nurture a culture that makes our organization operate equitably and creates positive experiences for clients and staff, regardless of their backgrounds.
- We are accountable to our community of staff, clients, and external stakeholders to advance the organization’s focus on equity, build a diverse and inclusive organization, and solidify the agency as a leader in our field.
Internships
at FamilyForward
FamilyForward’s offers internships and/or student practicums in therapy services, home visitation and family coaching, therapeutic preschool, occupational therapy, research, and some non-clinical internships such as human resources.
Throughout the year, interns will become specialized in trauma by utilizing attachment theory, collaborative assessment models, and cultural context as frameworks for conceptualizing clients and providing intervention.
