Youth Support Group Leader in Haverhill (Part-Time, flexible evening hours)

Anna Jaques Hospital; Lawrence (MA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Haverhill, MA is seeking a Youth Group Leader to empower youth ages 6–22 through engaging, community-based group activities.

The role offers 25 hours per week with afternoon/evening shifts and Saturday availability. A Bachelor's in a human services field, 6 months of experience, and a valid driver’s license with a reliable vehicle are required to transport clients. Join a collaborative team focused on growth and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field from an accredited university or college.
• At least 6 months of hands-on experience with youth or families.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle, and willingness to transport clients; afternoon/evening and Saturday availability required.
• Creative, flexible, highly organized, compassionate, and motivated to help youth meet their goals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and co‑facilitate interactive groups focused on social‑emotional skills and community integration.
• Provide therapeutic group interventions for youth and families in the community.
• Collaborate with other providers, supports, and families to ensure holistic care.
• Arrange transportation for clients and reimburse mileage as needed.
• Maintain timely documentation and adapt schedules to client needs.

Skills

Creative

Flexible

Organized

Compassionate

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description

Location Haverhill, MA

Schedule 25 hours per week (primarily afternoon/evening hours after school). We have full time, part time and per diem options available. Saturday availability required.

Empower Youth, Build Community, and Shape Futures

Do you have a passion for mentoring youth and helping them discover their full potential? At Flexible Support Services, we are looking for a creative, compassionate Youth Group Leader to guide children and young adults (ages 6–22) toward greater independence, self-confidence, and positive relationships.

In this dynamic role, you won’t just run groups— you will be a catalyst for meaningful personal growth, helping youth navigate conflict resolution and build essential life skills. If you are an organized team player who thrives in a supportive, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate Engaging Groups: Plan and co‑facilitate interactive sessions focused on social‑emotional skill‑building, community integration, psychoeducation, and vocational preparation.
• Provide Mentorship: Deliver impactful therapeutic intervention and group interventions directly within the community for youth and families.
• Be a Connector: Collaborate closely with other providers, natural supports, and families to ensure a holistic approach to care.
• Drive Success: Provide and arrange reliable transportation for clients to and from group activities to eliminate barriers to clients accessing care. Mileage is reimbursed for approved work‑related travel.
• Keep Connected: Complete timely, accurate documentation and manage a flexible group schedule that adapts to client needs (afternoon and evening availability required).

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field from an accredited university or college.
• Experience: At least 6 months of hands‑on experience working with children, adolescents, transition‑aged youth, or families.
• Requirements: A valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, a reliable vehicle, and a willingness to transport clients. Afternoon, evening and Saturday availability is required.
• Strengths: Creative, flexible, highly organized, compassionate, and deeply motivated to help youth meet their goals.

Why Join Our Team

• Continuous Growth: Receive targeted monthly training, weekly individual clinical supervision, monthly peer supervision.
• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a collaborative, dedicated team that values your input and prioritizes a positive work environment.
• Meaningful Impact: Make a tangible difference in the lives of youth and families every single week.

Pay Range:

$22.00 - $26.82

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled