Eliot Community Human Services

Life & Career Coach - Juvenile Justice

Eliot Community Human Services  •  Worcester, MA (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change

At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Benefits at Eliot

We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:

  • Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
  • Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
  • Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
  • Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
  • Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

Eliot is seeking a Life and Career Coach to join our Juvenile Justice division program for court involved youth ages 13 to 21. This role is vital in supporting youth as they pursue their educational and career goals during residential treatment and community reintegration. The Life and Career Coach will collaborate closely with youth, program staff, and community partners to promote independence, career development, and personal growth. The ideal candidate will be an energetic and compassionate mentor with a strong background in case management, employment development, and life skills training.

Responsibilities:

  • Support youth in identifying and achieving education and employment goals.
  • Collaborate with educational providers to align programming with career aspirations.
  • Develop community partnerships and secure internships, jobs, and enrichment opportunities.
  • Provide daily scheduling support and help youth create individualized life plans.
  • Facilitate life skills groups focused on budgeting, nutrition, job readiness, and social-emotional skills.
  • Assist with resume writing, job searches, interview prep, and employment retention.
  • Support transitions to independent living by connecting youth with community resources.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in career counseling or related field required.
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in case management or vocational development.
  • Must be at least 21 years old, with a valid driver’s license,

Schedule: 11am-7pm, Tuesday-Saturday (Sunday, Monday off)

Hourly Rate $23.88$23.88 USD

At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.

Apply today and make a difference.

Eliot Community Human Services

About Eliot Community Human Services

For over 70 years, Eliot has been providing hope, healing and opportunity to Massachusetts' children, youth, families, and adults. Eliot's health and human services programming is evidence-based and measurement-driven, positively impacting the lives of 60,000 families and individuals throughout the Commonwealth. Using a person-centered, community-oriented approach, Eliot partners directly with the populations it serves. Integrated program design applies expertise across the agency to provide the highest standard of quality care to clients, their families, and the community, ensuring there is no wrong door to accessing imperative services.

Our Services

With more than 2,500 employees, Eliot provides a comprehensive and diverse spectrum of community based services for individuals and families of all ages in the areas of mental and behavioral health, developmental disabilities and acquired brain injury, childhood early intervention, care and counseling coordination, and youth and family programming. Eliot applies a proprietary transdiagnostic model and collaborative framework to produce expedient, effective and lasting outcomes for clients.

Employees of Eliot receive generous benefits, including:

-401K with Employer Match

-75% Healthcare Premiums Paid

-Dental and Vision Offered

-Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance

-Up to 4 weeks vacation per year

-$3000 Tuition Reimbursement

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Lexington, MA
Year Founded
Unknown
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