LifeSet Specialist

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.•Plymouth, MA

11d•$80,000 - $93,000

About The Position

Youth Villages is seeking a LifeSet Specialist to provide individualized, clinically focused case management and counseling to young adults ages 17 to 23. LifeSet is an intensive, evidence-based community program that helps young people transition toward successful adulthood while navigating foster care, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. Specialists work with young adults in community settings such as their homes, schools, or other convenient locations, supporting self-sufficiency and access to resources in areas including social support, housing, mental and physical health, employment, life skills, and education. The role carries a maximum caseload of 8 to 10 young adults and includes at least weekly meetings, clinical supervision, treatment planning, assessment, crisis support, and electronic medical record documentation. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional to accommodate the availability of the young people and families served. Community-based staff are reimbursed for applicable mileage. Salary is $80,000 to $93,000 per year, based on education and clinical license.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a social services discipline is required. Degrees considered include social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, and marriage and family therapy; other degrees are subject to review.
At least one year of related counseling and/or case management experience is required.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written, verbal, and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.
Current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a social services discipline.
Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families in a volunteer, internship, or paid position.
Clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Carry a maximum caseload of 8 to 10 young adults.
Meet with each young adult at least once per week, with frequency adjusted by the clinical supervisor based on clinical need.
Provide timely, accurate, and complete information to the clinical supervisor in the event of a crisis.
Implement interventions suggested by the supervisor and/or licensed program expert in a timely manner, reflecting them in the next treatment plan cycle.
Participate weekly in supervision exercises to support appropriate conceptualization and implementation of treatment.
Provide therapeutic services in accordance with Youth Villages’ mission and values and LifeSet Model principles.
Attend three weekly meetings—individual, team, and clinical consultation—and quarterly booster training sessions.
Conduct ongoing, strength-focused, solution-based assessments of young adults’ needs.
Engage and align with young adults and their support systems to encourage full participation in treatment.
Provide on-call crisis support to young adults; schedules vary by location.
Complete accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
401(k).
Two weeks of paid vacation for full-time employees or one week for part-time employees.
12 paid sick days per year.
11 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Mileage and cell phone reimbursement when applicable.
Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision.
Continuous training for growth and development.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.