Life Skills Coach (Part-time)

Justice Resource Institute Inc; Chelmsford (MA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual bonus $2,000

Health insurance

401K with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Evolution Independent Living (IL) seeks a Life Skills Coach (Part-time) to support youth aged 18-24 in independent living housing across the metro Boston area. You will provide case management, teach life skills like budgeting, cooking, medical appointments, and drive a trauma-informed ARC approach, collaborating with clinical and admin teams.

Must be 21+, bilingual Spanish encouraged, valid driver’s license, and able to work evenings/holidays; benefits include health, 401K, and tuition

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older and able to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts.
• Experience with older youth and young adults in mental health settings is preferred.
• Bilingual candidates able to read, write and speak Spanish are encouraged to apply.
• Active driver’s license and strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management to teach youth to navigate community resources and post-discharge supports.
• Teach life skills including driving, medical appointments, budgeting, cooking and job searching.
• Apply trauma-informed ARC framework in daily practice and collaborate with clinical staff.
• Partner with administration to support client treatment decisions.

Skills

Case management

Trauma-informed care

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to come join our team as a Life Skills Coach (Part-time) at Evolution Independent Living (IL) ! 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.

Compensation

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 position. 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.

JRI Provides Training So That:

• 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 docs, 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.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirementbenefits including401K matched up to $800 a yearand pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional developmentopportunitiessuch as tuition reimbursement up toalmost$4000 per yearand discounted tuition rates to 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 to19days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years or older.
• 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.
• Must have general computer skills and strong financial literacy skills.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required.
• Must have an active driver’s license.
• At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our youth.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Social Work.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

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