Youth Advocate - Full Time - SE SAILS Residential Program

Bay State Community Services Inc • Quincy, MA

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About The Position

We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Youth Advocate. The Youth Advocate will be responsible for providing support, guidance, and resources to youth facing various challenges such as mental health issues and trauma. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to work with youth, a commitment to youth empowerment and advocacy, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1 year experience working with adolescents is preferred (not required)
• Residential experience preferred
• Experience with systems (e.g. DMH, DCF) preferred
• Additional languages desirable, though not required
• Able to learn, carry out and be certified in CPI physical interventions, and de-escalation techniques
• Able to learn, carry out and be certified in CPR and first aid

Responsibilities

• Driving is required
• Spending time with and supervising 9 youth in a small home like environment
• Providing support and encouragement to youth
• Ensuring the overall safety of youth in the program
• Assist youth with their service goals including homework help, coping skills and behavior management
• Acting as a positive role model to support youths’ wellbeing

Benefits

• 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
• Paid Time Off
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees