Transformational Beginning (TrB) Coach
Company: UTEC, Inc
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Transformational
Beginning (TrB) Coach Reports to: Transformational Beginning (TrB)
Program Manager Type: Full Time Location: Lawrence, MA Category:
Workforce Development Salary: $55,000 plus benefits Background on
UTEC, Inc. UTEC’s promise is to ignite and nurture the ambition of
our most disengaged youth to trade violence and poverty for social
and economic success. UTEC’s outcomes-focused model begins with
intensive street outreach, reaching proven high-risk youth where
they’re at. UTEC engages youth in workforce development and
educational programs, and provides mental health services and
intensive case management. Social justice and civic engagement are
embedded in all programming. For more info, please visit
www.utecinc.org. UTEC is committed to its vision for Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion which pledges to honor the lived experiences
and expertise of individuals; create community and celebration of
cultures; challenge all forms of oppression; and embody a culture
that leans into discomfort and recognizes it as a growth
opportunity. UTEC is dedicated to fair and equitable compensation
practice, the health, mental health, and overall well-being of
young adults and staff and to creating an environment that supports
work-life balance and the individual and professional growth of
all. Job Summary The Transformational Beginning (TrB) Coach will
support and provide services to young adults (YAs) in UTEC’s
Transformational Beginnings (TrB) programming from the time they
join UTEC until they move on to the Workforce Programming Phase.
They will provide wraparound services and prepare young adults for
enrollment in TrB, and work with young adults on a one-on-one basis
to develop their initial Individual Service Plan and to address
barriers while they are still in the TrB Program. The TrB coach
will help young adults transition from the TrB Program to UTEC’s
Workforce Development Program and to a new Transitional Coach who
will stay with the young adult for the duration of their UTEC
experience. Duties/Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of proven
risk young men and women with various risk factors during their
time in Transformational Beginnings Communicate with each
Transformational Beginnings (TrB) young adult frequently to
understand who they are and to build a sense of trust Follow up
daily with TrB young adults who miss programming to encourage
participation and engagement Create an Individual Service Plan
(ISP) for each TrB young adult with written details of the
supports, activities, and resources required for the individual to
achieve personal goals Work with individuals to address barriers
and opportunities in their ISPs Be willing and able to lead all
classroom modules Document all assessment service plans, and any
important and or critical information that pertains to the TrB
young adults in UTEC’s performance measurement software Collaborate
with the Education Team, TC team, and 2Gen program as necessary to
support YA ISP, family, and transition goals Support transition of
young adults from Street workers to TrB and from TrB Program to
Workforce Development/Educational Program and to transfer young
adult’s information to the new Transitional Coach Provide emergency
assistance and crisis intervention to TrB young adults Attend and
Provide assistance at UTEC events, field trips, and retreats
Conduct regular surveys of the TrB young adults who are disengaged
from TrB programming before moving up Support planning and
implementation of a transition celebration event as YAs move from
TrB to WF Program Provide transportation for TrB young adults to
appointments, court, RMV, etc. Most importantly be an enthusiastic
team player and intentionally demonstrate UTEC’s core values
Required Skills/Abilities A good safe driving record with a valid
driver’s license Must have a vehicle or reliable access to a
vehicle Must be proficient with Google docs and Microsoft office
Flexibility: Thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment;
works hours as program and young adult’s needs arise Commitment:
Genuinely cares about the young adult and UTEC’s success
Relentless: Does not give up on young adults, proactively reaches
out to them, can see them succeed even when they cannot see it
themselves, uses innovative methods to contact and develop
relationships with young adults Controlled Response: Remains calm
and objective when confronting defense-provoking situations;
tolerates stress Relationship Builder: Values and nurtures
relationships between self and young adult, self and community
partners, self and colleagues Perspective Taking: Comfortable
working in a diverse environment and considers divergent opinions
Coachable: Open to feedback and personal and professional
development Comfortable with New Technology: Learns new software
quickly and uses it appropriately Curiosity: Seeks out data and
information about young adults and one’s own work, monitors data,
uses data to inform action Team Player: Upholds UTEC’s mission,
values, and vibe Drive: Hunger to do an excellent job and a passion
to own one’s work Sense of Humor: The ability to laugh at oneself
is a must Education and Experience At least 3 years of youth
development/case management experience with proven-risk youth
Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent community experience will
be considered Bilingual/bicultural preferred Salary/Benefits: The
starting salary for this position is $55,000 plus benefits. UTEC
offers a competitive benefits package that starts with 3 weeks of
vacation plus a week off between the Christmas and New Year
holidays, 12 holidays, 10 sick days, 2 personal days, and 3
bereavement days, as well as health, dental, and vision insurance
starting day one. We also offer life insurance, first-time
homeowners down payment assistance, cost-of-living increases, a
paid sabbatical after three years, and a 401K retirement plan with
up to $2,000 savings match. See more about our benefits here. UTEC
provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to
federal law requirements, UTEC complies with applicable state and
local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every
location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to
all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,
hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,
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