Nature and Purpose
The Chelsea Community Office is an innovative collaboration between the Department of Youth Services and Spectrum Health Systems to provide treatment for DYS committed youth and their families. In order to protect the public, prevent crime, and promote positive opportunities for juvenile offenders (DYS Mission Statement) youth are offered a continuum of quality services within a safe environment that fosters respect for self and others. This is acomplished by utilizing community resources and providing opportunities for youth to become productive citizens. (Spectrum Adolescent Services Mission Statement.) 

DYS committed youth in the communities of Chelsea, Winthrop, East Boston, Everett, Revere, and Charlestown are offered an array of programming in the office every weekday from 3-7 p.m. These include groups in anger management, substance abuse, skillstreaming, and job skills; computer classes, a writing program, and an on-site tutorial program. The office also offers a family support group and bi-weekly recreational opportunities. The staff offers family meditation on request, and a community service program that benefits our community partners and our clients.

Tasks
PULSE students would be considered members of the Chelsea Neighborhood Office Team. Working with the office staff they would: 

· co-facilitate groups 
· tutor one on one or in small groups 
· accompany clients and staff on recreations 
· help to facilitate community service opportunities 
· assist in the implementation of the writing and computer programs
· assist in the editing and distribution of a monthly parent's newlsetter
· be encouraged to develop and carry out programming of interest and benefit of the client and family.

Supervision 
PULSE students will receive an orientation to the DYS system and the Chelsea Community Office. They will receive further training depending on the aspects of the program they participate. 

Time Requirement
The peak hours would be in the 3-7 time frame, however, preparation, supervision, and training could take place in off-peak hours.

Supervisors 
Sherman Shelly, Casework Manager, DYS, Chelsea Community Office 
Greg Lewis, Program Manager, Spectrum Adolescent Services, Metro Outreach and Tracking

Address
DYS Chelsea Community Office 
175 Crescent Ave. Chelsea, MA 
phone: (617) 887-1767 
fax: (617) 887-1799

Council Member:   Andrea Overall