Youth Advocate - Per Diem - Plymouth Emergency Residence

Bay State Community Services•Plymouth, MA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

At Bay State Community Services, we believe that everyone deserves access to a safe, caring, and respectful living environment. Our Youth Advocates are the heart of this mission, working directly with youth to provide support and encouragement in their daily lives. If you are patient, empathetic, and committed to making a difference, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team!

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
Residential experience preferred
Experience with systems (e.g. DMH, DCF) preferred
Additional languages desirable, though not required

Responsibilities

Supervise and maintain the safety of adolescents between the ages of 12-18
Delivers services in a culturally competent manner
Supports youth with developing daily living and coping skills
Implement as required interventions associated with treatment and service plan goals
Participates in de-escalation and physical interventions of youth when required
Drives youth to school, appointments, and recreational activities
Implements and adheres to the behavioral support system of the program
Acts as a positive role model for youth and coworkers, treating them with respect, dignity, understanding and fairness
Dispenses medication in accordance with proper protocol, policies and procedures
May work 1st, 2nd and 3rd (awake overnight) shift or various combinations of these shifts depending on program needs, and candidate availability