Life Skills Coach
Life Skills Coach
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We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to come join our team as a Life Skills Coach 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.
Salary: Starting at $20/hr
Schedule: 32 hours per week
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 $2000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
- 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.
- Bachelors degree required.
- 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 drivers 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 persons 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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Employment Type
Full-Time
