Youth Engagement & Employment Specialist

Roca Inc.; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Roca Inc. in Chelsea, MA is seeking a Youth Worker to engage 25 high-risk young adults through relationships and programming, coordinating with police, probation officers and community partners to help them achieve economic independence and stay out of harm’s way.

The role involves delivering CBT-informed interventions, assisting youth with job search and workforce readiness, and maintaining detailed case notes in the ETO system while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• BA preferred or equivalent experience.
• Direct service experience with high-risk youth required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of high-risk youth and build transformative relationships.
• Provide CBT-based programming and job readiness support.
• Coordinate with community partners and document progress in ETO.
• Plan schedules and track outcomes.

Skills

CBT principles

Relationship building

Job search support

Team collaboration

Data entry (ETO)

Education

BA or equivalent experience

Tools

ETO system

Job description

Roca Inc. in Chelsea, MA is seeking a Youth Worker to engage 25 high-risk young adults through relationships and programming, coordinating with police, probation officers and community partners to help them achieve economic independence and stay out of harm’s way.

The role involves delivering CBT-informed interventions, assisting youth with job search and workforce readiness, and maintaining detailed case notes in the ETO system while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.