Youth Advocate - Full Time - Coastal Emergency Residence

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Youth Advocate to provide direct support and guidance to youth facing challenges with their mental and behavioral health. The Youth Advocate will work collaboratively with youth, staff, and other collaterals to ensure access to safety, promote resilience, and help youth achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Drive is required
• Supervise and maintain the safety of adolescents between the ages of (12-18) in the program
• Supports youth with developing daily living skills and developing interpersonal skills
• Deliver services in a culturally competent manner
• Implement as required interventions associated with treatment and service plan goals
• Participates in de-escalation and physical interventions of youth when required
• Acts as a positive role model for youth and coworkers, treating them with respect, dignity, understanding and fairness

Work Schedule

• Sunday 8a-4p, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday 4p-12a
• Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Sunday 4p-12a and Monday 8a-4p
• Monday and Thursday 8a-4p, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday 4p-12a

Qualifications/Credentials

• The desire to work with youth
• Valid MA driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Experience working with youth (12-18) in a residential/group care setting
• Additional Experience Welcomed… Education or degree in Psychology, Social Work, Child Development, or Teaching

Benefits

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
• Ey-Med Vision Benefits
• Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• 35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays and 8 Sick Days)
• Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
• Opportunities for Reduced Tuition for Clinical Master's Degree
• Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Extensive Training Program Two-Week Orientation, Training, and Shadowing
• Weekly Group Supervision
• Weekly Individual Supervision
• Daily Mentoring and Support
• Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
• Opportunities for Certification in Evidence-Based Practices

Contact Information

recruitment@baystatecs.org
857-374-5669

Salary Description

$20-21 per hour