Youth Care Advocate

About the role

This is a full time position, which includes a mandatory two weeks of training in North Grafton, MA M-F for 8 hours per day (40 hours).

Responsibilities

• Implement security procedures of the YMCA and unit as outlined in the Operations Manual.
• Supervise and monitor residents in all activities of the program both on and off the unit.
• Implement and supervise recreational activities.
• Conduct proper intake procedures and termination of residents.
• Keep accurate logs and records.
• Maintain YMCA, DYS policies and procedures.
• Supervise and assist in meal distribution.
• Attend all scheduled full staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Intervene to prevent a crisis situation according to the Behavior Management Policy of the Unit.
• Work as part of a team with co-workers.
• Receive permission from Shift Supervisor or PIC before leaving the Unit to ensure proper staff coverage.
• Report any suspected child abuse to the Shift Supervisor/and or Assistant Director.
• Follow dress code policy.
• Maintain work schedule as directed.
• To assist other service corporation programs as directed.
• Assume PIC (Person in Charge) responsibilities as assigned.
• Ensure all fiscal policies and procedures such as petty cash, purchase orders, vouchers, and employee expenses are followed.
• Emergency procedures (fire, safety and medical) are adhered to accordingly and posted on the unit.
• Maintain and clean the unit, which includes the bedrooms, hallways, kitchen, offices and reception area.

Requirements

This is a full time position, which includes a mandatory two weeks of training in North Grafton, MA M-F for 8 hours per day (40 hours).

• Implement security procedures of the YMCA and unit as outlined in the Operations Manual.
• Supervise and monitor residents in all activities of the program both on and off the unit.
• Implement and supervise recreational activities.
• Conduct proper intake procedures and termination of residents.
• Keep accurate logs and records.
• Maintain YMCA, DYS policies and procedures.
• Supervise and assist in meal distribution.
• Attend all scheduled full staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Intervene to prevent a crisis situation according to the Behavior Management Policy of the Unit.
• Work as part of a team with co-workers.
• Receive permission from Shift Supervisor or PIC before leaving the Unit to ensure proper staff coverage.
• Report any suspected child abuse to the Shift Supervisor/and or Assistant Director.
• Follow dress code policy.
• Maintain work schedule as directed.
• To assist other service corporation programs as directed.
• Assume PIC (Person in Charge) responsibilities as assigned.
• Ensure all fiscal policies and procedures such as petty cash, purchase orders, vouchers, and employee expenses are followed.
• Emergency procedures (fire, safety and medical) are adhered to accordingly and posted on the unit.
• Maintain and clean the unit, which includes the bedrooms, hallways, kitchen, offices and reception area.