Full Time Youth Advocate - SE SAILS

Bay State Community Services Inc•Quincy, MA

13d•$20 - $21

About The Position

Youth Advocates guide youth toward stability, confidence, and success while gaining experience in human services. The role supports and supervises nine youth in a small, home-like environment, promotes their safety and well-being, and helps them work toward service goals. The position requires driving and offers training, supervision, mentoring, and professional development opportunities. The scheduled hours are Wednesday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thursday through Saturday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and Sunday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Requirements

Desire to work with youth.
Valid Massachusetts driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth.
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Child Development, or Teaching.
Residential experience.

Responsibilities

Spend time with and supervise nine youth in a small, home-like environment.
Provide support and encouragement to youth.
Ensure the overall safety of youth in the program.
Assist youth with service goals, including homework help, coping skills, and behavior management.
Act as a positive role model to support youths’ well-being.
Drive as required.

Benefits

Blue Cross and Blue Shield health and dental insurance, beginning on the first day of work.
Eye-Med vision benefits, beginning on the first day of work.
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account.
Employee Assistance Program.
35 days of paid time off: 15 vacation days, 12 holidays, and 8 sick days.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match after the first year of employment.
Opportunities for reduced tuition for a clinical master’s degree.
Opportunities for student loan forgiveness.
Mileage reimbursement.
Pet insurance.
Extensive training program, including two-week orientation, training, and shadowing.
Weekly group supervision and weekly individual supervision.
Daily mentoring and support.
Immediate access to comprehensive online self-paced CEU trainings.
Opportunities for certification in evidence-based practices.