Life Skills Coach; Part-time

Life Skills Coach (Part‑time) – Join Evolution Independent Living (IL) to support 18‑24 youth in shared‑living communities across Boston, Metro, Northeast and Southeast DCF regions. We seek an energetic, trauma‑informed professional to provide case‑management, life‑skills coaching and support youth independence.

Starting at $20/hr

• Provide case management to teach youth to navigate community resources, secure adult services/benefits and build a network of permanency and post‑discharge providers.
• Teach life‑skills including driving, medical appointments, legal document acquisition, budgeting, cooking, education, volunteering, job searching/maintenance, community resource navigation, class participation and communication skills.
• Utilize trauma‑informed care throughout the program by specializing in the ARC (Attachment, Regulation, and Competency) framework.
• Collaborate with the clinical and administrative teams to make decisions regarding client treatment.

• We are committed to creating a respectful, collaborative, opportunity‑based workplace where every employee is valued and supported.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English.
• Reimbursement for professional license registration and annual fees for LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more.
• Access to Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year and discounted rates to select partnership colleges and universities.
• Wellness benefits including employee engagement groups, self‑care resources and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full‑time employees in the first year and much more.

• 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 preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish proficiency encouraged.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• General computer skills and strong financial literacy.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, weekends as required.
• Active driver’s license required.
• Ability to provide physical interventions and verbal de‑escalation.
• 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.