LifeSet Specialist — Empower Young Adults' Futures

Youth Villages; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Parental Leave

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Youth Villages is seeking a LifeSet Specialist to support young adults (17–23) in community settings, helping build self-sufficiency and navigate resources. You will work closely with families, schools, and partners to implement clinically focused case management and counseling services.

The role emphasizes coordinating with supervisors, maintaining documentation, and delivering services aligned with the LifeSet Model. A driver’s license and flexible schedule are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a social services discipline (preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline (required)
• Degrees that can be considered include: social work, counseling, psychology, criminal justice, or related fields
• One year of related experience in counseling and/or case management (required)
• Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families (preferred)
• Clinical experience (preferred)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Caries a maximum caseload of 8 to 10 young adults
• Meets with the young adult at least weekly
• Provides accurate and timely information to clinical supervisor in a crisis
• Implements interventions as directed and updates next treatment plan cycle
• Attends weekly supervision and quarterly booster training sessions
• Provides therapeutic services in line with LifeSet Model principles
• Completes documentation in an EMR system
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Multitasking

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services

Master’s degree in social services (preferred)

Job description

Youth Villages is seeking a LifeSet Specialist to support young adults (17–23) in community settings, helping build self-sufficiency and navigate resources. You will work closely with families, schools, and partners to implement clinically focused case management and counseling services.

The role emphasizes coordinating with supervisors, maintaining documentation, and delivering services aligned with the LifeSet Model. A driver’s license and flexible schedule are required.