Assistant Program Director of Independent Living - Juvenile Justice
Eliot Community Human Services
Summary
Eliot is seeking an Assistant Program Director of Independent Living to support the day-to-day operations of our Independent Living Program for court-involved youth. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with experience in youth services and community-based programming. This role involves teaching youth independent living skills, executing treatment plans and supporting and engaging youth in community, educational, medical, behavioral health, and vocational activities.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations and ensure compliance with DYS, DEEC, contract, and agency policies.
- Assist youth in the development and execution of treatment and crisis plans.
- Work with collaborators to identify and secure community resources and support.
- Serve as an active member of the youth's treatment team.
- Train youth on independent living skills in life domains.
- Create a daily schedule for the youth to include vocational or educational opportunities, recreation, maintenance of apartment and connections to support.
- Uphold professional boundaries and model ethical behavior and cultural sensitivity.
- Maintain certifications in all required training.
Qualifications
- BA/BS in a related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
- Effective communication, collaboration and organizational skills.
- Must be 21+ years old
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Schedule: 10am-6pm, Tuesday-Saturday (Flexible)
Requirements
- BA/BS in a related field
- At least 2 years of relevant experience
- Effective communication, collaboration and organizational skills
- Must be 21+ years old
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Fitness Services
- Childcare Resources
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Accidental Death Insurance
- Training
- Career Advancement Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Leadership Development
Company overview
Eliot Community Human Services is a premier nonprofit provider of behavioral health and human services serving communities throughout Massachusetts. Founded in 1958, the organization has been providing hope, healing, and opportunity to Massachusetts' children, youth, families, and adults for over 70 years. Eliot offers a comprehensive spectrum of community-based services including mental and behavioral health care, developmental disabilities and acquired brain injury programming, childhood early intervention, care coordination, and youth and family services. With more than 2,500 dedicated multidisciplinary staff, the organization serves over 60,000 individuals and families annually across the Commonwealth. Eliot operates Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs) that serve as single entry points for timely, high-quality mental health, substance use disorder, and emergency treatment available 24/7. The organization is known for its evidence-based, measurement-driven approach and proprietary transdiagnostic model that produces expedient, effective, and lasting outcomes for clients. Eliot partners directly with the populations it serves, applying a person-centered, community-oriented approach to ensure there is no wrong door to accessing imperative services.