Eliot's juvenile justice residential program in Clinton, MA is seeking a Program Support Specialist with a minimum of two years of experience in a residential or community based setting.

Eliot’s Juvenile Justice programming delivers a residential network for court-involved youth ages 13 to 21, who are in need of placement while awaiting return to court, assessment, or residential treatment. These highly structured, self-contained programs offer a comprehensive intervention for juvenile offenders. Each has a fully accredited school, clinical supports including individual and group treatment, and are operated by trained staff with all components integrated through a Positive Youth Development framework.

Responsibilities:

• Support the execution, implementation and coordination of appropriate services and activities related to the needs and strengths of each youth as identified in his/her case management plan. Ensure all paperwork is forwarded to appropriate personnel/departments at the main office.
• Establish relationships with community-based organizations to broaden and sustain an in-depth network of resources to meet the individual needs of youth and families
• Assist is facilitating the advocate system and ensure expectations are being met.
• Solicit input from youth about the types of community-based services, resources, and activities that reflect their specific interests and needs.
• Monitor school and clinical appointment attendance; enter related data into JJEMS.
• Participate in the development and facilitation of the Therapeutic Psycho-educational & Recreational Program Schedule
• Ensure the youths are free from neglect and abuse. Follow all mandated reporting polices
• Respect the diversity of others by demonstrating and modeling cultural awareness and sensitivity at all times.

Requirements:

• Must meet the age requirement of 21-years old or older.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work and for the transportation of youth and families to and from appointments and activities a needed.
• BA / BS degree with 2 years or more of experience working with youth in a healthcare, non-profit, community-based or similar/related setting required.

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.

Education

• Bachelors or better

Licenses & Certifications

• MA Driver's License