Youth Advocate - Full Time - COASTAL Emergency Residence
Bay State Community Services Inc•Weymouth, MA
•$20 - $21
About The Position
Bay State Community Services is seeking a passionate and dedicated Youth Advocate to provide direct support and guidance to youth facing challenges with their mental and behavioral health. The Youth Advocate collaborates with youth, staff, and other collaterals to support safety, promote resilience, and help youth achieve their goals. The role serves adolescents ages 12–18 in the COASTAL Emergency Residence program and requires driving.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Able to learn, carry out, and become certified in CPI physical interventions and de-escalation techniques.
- Able to learn, carry out, and become certified in CPR and first aid.
- Driving is required.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience working with adolescents is preferred but not required.
- Residential experience preferred.
- Experience with systems such as DMH and DCF preferred.
- Additional languages desirable, though not required.
Responsibilities
- Supervise adolescents ages 12–18 in the program and maintain their safety.
- Support youth in developing daily living and interpersonal skills.
- Deliver services in a culturally competent manner.
- Implement interventions associated with treatment and service plan goals as required.
- Participate in de-escalation and physical interventions when required.
- Act as a positive role model for youth and coworkers, treating them with respect, dignity, understanding, and fairness.
Benefits
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield health and dental insurance, beginning on the first day of work.
- Eye-Med vision benefits.
- Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
- Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement plan, with employer match after the first year of employment.
- Medical flexible spending account and dependent care account.
- Employee assistance program.
- 35 days of paid time off in the first year, with vacation increasing with tenure.
- Pet insurance.
- Employee discounts.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Stipends for on-call work.
- Qualified employer for student loan forgiveness.
- Tuition assistance.
- Extensive training programs, including certification in evidence-based practices.
- Supervision for licensure requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
