Youth Advocate - Per Diem - Plymouth Emergency Residence
About The Position
Bay State Community Services is seeking a Youth Advocate to support adolescents ages 12–18 at its Plymouth Emergency Residence. Youth Advocates help provide a safe, caring, and respectful living environment by supervising youth, offering encouragement, and supporting their daily needs. The role includes helping youth build daily living and coping skills, implementing treatment and service plan interventions, and following the program’s behavioral support system. Advocates may drive youth to school, appointments, and recreational activities and dispense medication according to established protocols and policies. The position is per diem, with hours varying according to operational needs and candidate availability. Shifts may include first, second, or awake overnight third shifts, or combinations of these. The work may involve de-escalation and physical interventions when required. Candidates must be able to meet the position’s physical demands and learn and obtain certification in CPI physical interventions and de-escalation, CPR, and first aid. Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace free from bias, discrimination, and harassment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to learn, carry out, and become certified in CPI physical interventions and de-escalation techniques.
- Ability to learn, carry out, and become certified in CPR and first aid.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; occasionally lift materials up to 20 pounds; and perform repetitive movements and fine motor tasks.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience working with adolescents (preferred, not required).
- Residential experience.
- Experience with systems such as DMH or DCF.
- Additional language skills.
Responsibilities
- Supervise adolescents ages 12–18 and maintain their safety.
- Deliver services in a culturally competent manner.
- Support youth in developing daily living and coping skills.
- Implement interventions associated with treatment and service plan goals as required.
- Participate in de-escalation and physical interventions when required.
- Drive youth to school, appointments, and recreational activities.
- Implement and adhere to the program’s behavioral support system.
- Act as a positive role model for youth and coworkers, treating them with respect, dignity, understanding, and fairness.
- Dispense medication according to proper protocols, policies, and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
