Youth Life Coach

Job Description

Job Description

To provide mentorship, support, and outreach services to youth and parents involved with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF). Must have a vehicle with a valid driver's license and registration and vehicle. Additionally, the person must be willing to work in several different cities throughout Eastern Massachusetts.

Workers who reside in or are familiar with the following communities listed below are encouraged to apply.

Boston, Southeastern MA, Lynn, Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill, Framingham, and Worcester.

Position Overview:

To provide mentoring, support, and outreach services to youth and parents involved with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF). Must have a vehicle with a valid driver's license and registration. Additionally, the person must be willing to work in several different cities throughout Eastern Massachusetts.

Core Responsibilities:

Establish a Game Plan (Treatment Plan) with the client and assist them in achieving their goals.

• Conduct weekly home, school, and community visits.
• Attend, participate, and bring clients to group activities: Peer Groups, Recreational Outings, Sports Activities
• Attend court proceedings.
• Assess and address clinical behaviors and barriers to youth success.
• Maintain contact with collaterals.
• Assess and address family needs.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Virtual Gateway (computer-based reporting system).
• Monthly and weekly reports and other paperwork requirements.
• Attend all staff meetings, clinical consultations, and client reviews.
• Attend weekly supervision.
• Make appropriate referrals to community supports.

Qualifications

Minimum Level Education Required: Bachelor's Degree

What We Offer

• Base salary: $40,000 with a chance to make up to $45,000
• Mileage Reimbursement
• 401K Safe Harbor match and profit-sharing
• Several bonus opportunities throughout the year (holiday, summer, and performance).
• An employer-paid life insurance policy.
• A robust tuition reimbursement program.
• 4% Cost of Living Adjustment when financially viable (increase has occurred for the last eight years.

Pay: $42,500.00 - $47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• Do you speak any other languages? (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location : On the road