Youth Advocate - Plymouth Emergency Residence
About The Position
Bay State Community Services is committed to making a lasting impact in the lives of youth seeking guidance and care during tough times in their lives. We are looking for dedicated youth advocates to champion the rights, voices, and well-being of youth we care for in the Plymouth area. Together, let's pave the way for a brighter future, where every young person is valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact on the world. What you will be doing to make a difference: Driving is required Spending time with and supervising 9 youth in a small, home-like environment Providing support and encouragement to youth Planning and participating in activities such as hiking, field trips, shopping that assists youths in learning life skills Assist youths with their service goals including homework help, coping skills and behavior management Acting as a positive role model to support youth wellbeing Schedule Options: 1) Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday 3-11p and Saturday 8-4p; 2) Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 3-11p and Thursday 8-4p; or 3) Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 3-11p and Wednesday 8-4p
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 (not required)
- 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 9 youth in a small, home-like environment
- Providing support and encouragement to youth
- Planning and participating in activities such as hiking, field trips, shopping that assists youths in learning life skills
- Assist youths with their service goals including homework help, coping skills and behavior management
- Acting as a positive role model to support youth wellbeing
Benefits
- Important Health and Wellbeing Benefits Begin First Day of Work
- 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)
- Additional Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
