LifeSet Specialist

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.•Boston, MA

12d•$80,000 - $93,000

About The Position

Youth Villages’ LifeSet program is an evidence-based, intensive community-based program that supports young people ages 17 to 23 as they transition toward adulthood. The program provides individualized, clinically focused case management and counseling in areas including social support, housing, mental and physical health, career and employment, life skills, and education. LifeSet Specialists work directly with young adults in community settings, such as their homes, schools, or other convenient locations, helping them build self-sufficiency and navigate resources. The role involves assessing needs, engaging young adults and their support systems, providing therapeutic services consistent with the LifeSet model, and coordinating with clinical supervisors. The position includes a maximum caseload of 8 to 10 young adults, flexible and non-traditional scheduling based on the availability of those served, and on-call crisis support. Community-based staff are reimbursed for applicable mileage.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a social services discipline; this is required.
At least one year of related counseling and/or case management experience.
A current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance.
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.

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.
Relevant degrees may include social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy; other degrees are subject to review.

Responsibilities

Carry a maximum caseload of 8 to 10 young adults.
Meet with each young adult at least once per week, adjusting frequency as directed 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 recommended by a supervisor or licensed program expert in time for 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 weekly individual, team, and clinical consultation meetings, as well as quarterly booster training sessions.
Conduct ongoing strength-focused, solution-based assessments to determine 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).
Paid vacation: two weeks for full-time employees and 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.