Youth Advocate
Position Summary
The Youth Advocate is responsible for the ongoing care and supervision of the residents in all phases of their lives in the facility.
Essential Functions
- Help the adolescents learn and master the basic activities of daily living
- Support Clients with social interaction, educational and vocational advancement
- Develop interpersonal relationships with peers and adults
- Encourage and promote an emotional supporting environment for clients
- Mediate verbal disputes, be a role model for adolescents in a positive behavioral environment
- Facilitate and assisted therapist in group or other special treatment
- Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school or GED
- Must be over 21 years of age
- Enrolled in an Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree (Preferred)
- Prior experience working with Children ages of 12-18 with Trauma, Mental Health or Psych is a plus
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Role requires a high level of patience and ability to remain calm during stressful situations, training is provided
What We Offer
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401k Pension and Employer Contribution
- Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
- Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
About the Role
The Child Center Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) is a coeducational program in a warm, supportive environment that serves young people ages 12-18 who have had multiple psychiatric hospital placements or have been involved with the juvenile justice system. It is the only downstate RTF in the state that is a dual NYS Office of Mental Health/Office of Children and Family Services facility.
Benefits
The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law.
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