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Header Overview Roxbury Youthworks, Inc. (RYI) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Part-time Life Coach specializing in supporting LGBTQIA+ youth to join our dynamic team. In this vital role you will provide prevention, intervention, support, stabilization, advocacy, and therapeutic services for cisgender males, transgender and gender nonconforming youth and young adults between the ages of 12-22. These youth have been identified as previously or currently involved in commercial sexual exploitation or victims of sexual assault. Life Coaches are individuals who can, based on their own personal life experiences and/or professional/educational experience, appropriately redirect youth to adapt a healthier and safer lifestyle. The relationships developed between the Life Coach and the youth they are matched with is essential to the success of this program. Life Coaches will employ a non-judgmental approach designed to accept youth wherever they are on the continuum of sexual exploitation while helping them to build connections and relationships that will help support and stabilize them while preparing for their future. Development of a strong relationship between a Life Coach and a youth is critical; Life Coaches are the glue that holds together an often-fragile connection between the child and the vital Duties Bachelors degree (preferred) in Human Services or related field 1-3 years experience working with youth and/or at-risk adolescents Knowledge of or direct experience with the LGBTQ community Microsoft Office skills Must be able to handle multiple tasks and to meet deadlines in a timely fashion Must be able to travel Must have a valid driver's license Must possess a vehicle in order to transport and meet other requirements of the job Survivors' of commercial sexual exploitation, bilingual/bicultural and transgender candidates are encouraged to apply; Demonstrated strong organizational and interpersonal skills; Problem solving skills; Ability to work independently; Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; This role is ideal for passionate professionals eager to foster growth, resilience, and inclusivity among LGBTQIA+ youth through energetic leadership and dedicated support. Join us in making a difference—your expertise will inspire confidence and hope in the next generation!

Pay:

$22.61 - $25.44 per hour Expected hours: 18.75 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Dorchester, MA 02121