Youth Advocate - Full Time - Beal St. Residential Program

Bay State Community Services Inc • Hingham, MA

just now • $20 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Our Youth Advocates play a vital role in guiding youth toward stability, confidence, and success—while gaining meaningful experience in human services. 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience working with adolescents is preferred
• Residential experience preferred
• Experience with systems (e.g. DMH, DCF) preferred
• Additional languages desirable, though not required

Responsibilities

• Driving is required
• Spending time with and supervising 12 youth in a mid-size 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
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED