Youth Advocate - Per Diem - Coastal ER
Bay State Community Services Inc•Weymouth, MA
•$19 - $20•Onsite
About The Position
Bay State Community Services is seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated Per Diem Youth Advocates to join our Residential Services team. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are passionate about working with adolescents and want to gain meaningful experience in the human services field while maintaining a flexible work schedule. As a Per-Diem Youth Advocate, you will help create a safe, supportive, and structured environment where youth can develop important life skills, build confidence, and work toward their individual goals.
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
- Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; occasional lifting of materials up to 20 pounds; may require repetitive movement and fine motor skills.
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
- Provide direct supervision, support, and encouragement to youth in a residential setting.
- Help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
- Assist youth with daily living skills, homework, coping skills, behavior management, and service plan goals.
- Build positive and supportive relationships with youth.
- Serve as a positive role model and promote healthy decision-making and independence.
- Support youth during challenging situations using appropriate de-escalation and behavioral interventions.
- Participate in activities that promote youth development and well-being.
- Complete required documentation and communicate effectively with program staff.
- Participates in de-escalation and physical interventions of youth when required.
- Provide per diem/as-needed shift coverage based on program needs.
- Safely transport youth when required; driving is an essential function of the position.
Benefits
- Flexibility in work schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
