LifeSet Specialist

Youth Villages•Boston, MA

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About The Position

Youth Villages is hiring 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-based 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, including homes, schools, or other convenient locations, supporting areas such as social support, housing, mental and physical health, employment, life skills, and education. The role aims to help young adults build self-sufficiency and access available resources. The position carries a maximum caseload of 8 to 10 young adults. Specialists meet with each young adult at least weekly, with the frequency adjusted by the clinical supervisor based on clinical need. They participate in regular supervision, professional development, clinical consultation, and booster training, and provide on-call crisis support. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional to accommodate the availability of youth and families. Applicants must have a current, valid driver's license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance. Community-based staff receive reimbursement for applicable mileage. The listed annual salary is $80,000 to $93,000, based on education and clinical license. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a social services discipline and one year of related counseling and/or case management experience. A master's degree and experience working with at-risk youth and/or families or clinical experience are preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline is required. Examples 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.
One year of related experience in counseling and/or case management 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, adjusting meeting frequency as directed by the clinical supervisor based on clinical need.
Provide accurate and complete information to the clinical supervisor in a timely manner during a crisis.
Implement intervention suggestions from the supervisor and/or licensed program expert in a timely manner so they are reflected 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 weekly individual, team, and clinical consultation meetings for professional development and quarterly booster training sessions to enhance clinical skills.
Conduct ongoing strength-focused, solution-based assessments of young adults to determine their 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; 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.
Growth and development through continuous training.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.