Community Mentor

About the role

Join Our Team as a Youth Care Advocate! Do you love working with teens, making a real difference, and being part of a mission-driven team? At Old Colony Y, we’re looking for a passionate Youth Care Advocate to bring energy, compassion, and creativity to our Family Based Services program.

Responsibilities

• Helping young people navigate challenges at home, school, and in the community.
• Mentoring and role modeling for teens.
• After-school support and crisis intervention.
• Teaching life skills and connecting families with resources.
• Building confidence and helping youth thrive.
• Working with a supportive team that values caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Having opportunities for professional growth and training.
• Knowing that your work is changing lives.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or five years of human services experience (internships and volunteer work count!)
• A valid driver’s license
• A reliable vehicle for transporting program youth throughout the Brockton and Taunton communities
• A flexible, caring, and ready to show up for youth schedule of 25 hours a week for 5 afternoons between the hours of 12pm-6pm