Youth Advocate Supervisor - Coastal Emergency Residence

Bay State Community Services • Weymouth, MA

30d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and support a team of Youth Advocates through regular check-ins
• Provide crisis support and guidance to staff when complex youth situations arise.
• Mentor, engage and ensure the safety of youth in the program
• Uphold trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and youth-centered approaches in all aspects of the program.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• 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
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed