Senior Youth Advocate

The Child Center of NY • New York, NY

2d

About The Position

The Senior Youth Advocate is responsible for the ongoing care and supervision of the residents in all phases of their lives in the facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience working with emotionally disturbed adolescents

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health field (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Supervise, engage and coach residents to ensure safety, enhance their coping skills and support their treatment plans
• Responsible to help the youth learn and master the basic activities of daily living, including social interaction, educational and vocational advancement, developing interpersonal relationships with peers and adults, and emotional growth and satisfaction
• Mediate verbal disputes, as well as model for the adolescents how to behave with each other in a respectful, socially acceptable way
• Support with transitioning residents back into the community, including, but not limited to, coaching in family home and in community settings
• May serve as leaders or co-leaders in group work with residents
• Other tasks as necessary
• Responsible for leading the unit; coordinating the activities of the staff working during that shift & ensuring documentation and unit responsibilities are completed before the end of the shift
• Lead shift turnover and staff communication
• Responsible for ensuring an active and structured daily routine in the unit
• Fulfill Site Supervisor Role as scheduled/needed
• Mentor and Orient Youth Advocates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED