Empowering Juvenile Justice Support Specialist

Eliot Community Human Services; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Benefits

401(k) Match

Wellness Support

Life Insurance

Career Growth

Job summary

Eliot Community Human Services in Brockton, MA seeks a compassionate and responsible Support Specialist for its Juvenile Justice residential program. The program serves youth aged 13–21 who are court-involved, providing school and clinical support within a structured setting.

The role focuses on coordinating services, strengthening community-based resources, and facilitating therapeutic activities while honoring diverse backgrounds and needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution, implementation and coordination of services and activities related to the needs and strengths of each youth.
• Establish relationships with community-based organizations to broaden and sustain in-depth network of resources to meet the individual needs of youth and families
• Solicit input from youth about the types of community-based services, resources, and activities that reflect their specific interests and needs
• Monitor school and clinical appointment attendance
• Participate in the development and facilitation of the therapeutic psycho-educational & recreational program schedule, including groups
• Respect the diversity of others by demonstrating and modeling cultural awareness and sensitivity at all times

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work or related field

Job description

Eliot Community Human Services in Brockton, MA seeks a compassionate and responsible Support Specialist for its Juvenile Justice residential program. The program serves youth aged 13–21 who are court-involved, providing school and clinical support within a structured setting.

The role focuses on coordinating services, strengthening community-based resources, and facilitating therapeutic activities while honoring diverse backgrounds and needs.