Youth Advocate Supervisor - Beal St Residential Program

About the Role

The Youth Advocate Supervisor oversees a team of Youth Advocates who provide direct support, mentorship, and advocacy for young people facing social, emotional, educational, or behavioral challenges. This role ensures high-quality service delivery, staff development, and compliance with program standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and support a team of Youth Advocates through regular check-ins, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Oversee case management practices, ensuring accurate documentation, timely follow-ups, and adherence to organizational policies.
• Provide crisis support and guidance to staff when complex youth situations arise.
• Maintain a manageable caseload of youth clients, modeling best practices in engagement and advocacy.
• Uphold trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and youth-centered approaches in all aspects of the program.

Schedule

Beal Street Supervisor Schedule, 4-day work week, every other weekend off, 2-week rotational schedule:

• Week 1
  • Sunday: Off
  • Monday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: Off
  • Friday: Off
  • Saturday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Week 2
  • Sunday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Monday: Off
  • Tuesday: Off
  • Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: Off

Benefits

Important Health and Wellbeing Benefits Begin First Day of Work

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
• Eye-Med Vision Benefits
• Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off

• 35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays and 8 Sick Days)

Additional Benefits

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Education or degree in Psychology, Social Work, Child Development, or Teaching

Pay

$25-$27 per hour