Life Skills Coach (Part-time)

We are an independent living program that houses young individuals from 18-24 years old in small efficiency-type apartments or shared-living housing throughout the Metro, Boston, Central, Northeast and Southeast DCF regions.

About the role

You will provide case management to youth to teach them to navigate community resources, make referrals, secure adult services/benefits, and secure a network of permanency and providers post-discharge. You will teach life skills that include driving, medical appointments, acquiring legal documents, budgeting, cooking, education, volunteering, job searching/maintenance, community resources and classes, and communication skills. You will utilize trauma-informed care throughout the program by specializing in ARC (Attachment, Regulation, and Competency) framework. You will work in collaboration with the clinical team and administration team to make decisions regarding client treatment.

At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management to youth to navigate community resources, make referrals, and secure adult services/benefits
• Teach life skills including driving, medical appointments, acquiring legal documents, budgeting, cooking, education, volunteering, job searching/maintenance, community resources, and communication skills
• Utilize trauma-informed care with a focus on the ARC (Attachment, Regulation, and Competency) framework
• Collaborate with clinical and administration teams on client treatment decisions
• Perform physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to maintain a safe therapeutic environment

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience working with older youth and young adults in a mental health setting and trauma-informed care is preferred
• Bilingual candidates able to read, write, and speak Spanish proficiently are encouraged to apply
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats
• General computer skills and strong financial literacy skills
• Available to work evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts as required
• Must have an active driver’s license
• Background and driving record checks will be performed

Pay

The pay range for this position is $19.00 to $25.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications, and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

Benefits

• $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently (other than English) and will use it to serve clients
• Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for professional licenses (e.g., LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN)
• Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year and discounted tuition rates at select partnership colleges and universities
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full-time employees in your first year