Job Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to come join our team as a
Life Skills Coach (Part-time) 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
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 $2,000 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.
- Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
- Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and 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 to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
Requirements - Must be 21 years or older.
- Bachelor’s 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 driver’s 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 person's 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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Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,