Juvenile Justice Life and Career Coach

$5,000 Sign On Bonus

Eliot is seeking an individual to work in their staff secure program, who has 2 years of experience in case management counseling and vocational development. The ideal candidate will have the ability to establish relationships with employers, community organizations, and employment center.

Eliot’s juvenile justice programming includes a residential network for youth ages 13 to 21 who are court-involved and need placement while awaiting return to court, assessment, or longer-term treatment. These highly structured, self-contained programs offer a comprehensive intervention for juvenile offenders.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the educational provider to determine educational and career goals.
• Assess youth life skills functioning and level of self-sufficiency
• Using expertise in the labor market, employment placement, and partnership management to secure internships and employment opportunities for youth.
• Building strong community partnerships to enhance opportunities for youth to explore interests and talents (arts, recreation, volunteer opportunities)
• Supporting youth in vocational programming.
• Coordinate program staff efforts to connect youth to resources, including transportation.
• Utilize Empower Your Future and other life skills curricula and training

Schedule: Sunday through Thursday 11am to 7pm with Flexibility

Eliot is committed to identifying and dismantling barriers that prevent people with marginalized racial identities from actualizing their full employment potential, assuming leadership roles, or from fully engaging at all levels in the workplace.

Experience

• 2 year(s): Case management and vocational development

Education

• Bachelors or better in Criminal Justice or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• MA Driver's License

Skills

• Experience with population
• Computer Software Skills
• Administrative Tasks
• Ability to write clearly