Full Time Youth Advocate - SE SAILS

Bay State Community Services Inc; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and

Dental Insurance

Eye-Med Vision Benefits

Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Dis

Medical Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Account

Employee Assistance Program

PTO 35 Days (Vacation, Holidays, Sick)

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer

Tuition assistance for clinical degree

Student loan forgiveness

Mileage reimbursement

Pet insurance

Training program

Job summary

Bay State Community Services Inc is seeking Youth Advocates to guide youths toward stability and success in a supportive home-like setting. You will supervise a group of youths, provide encouragement, and model positive behavior while ensuring safety and helping with service goal attainment such as homework help and coping skills.

The role requires driving, a strong commitment to youth empowerment, and collaboration with a compassionate team.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with youth.
• Valid MA driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Child Development, or Teaching.
• Residential experience welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to youth in a home-like setting.
• Drive as required to transport youth or fulfill program needs.

Skills

Driving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Child Development or Teaching

Job description

Description

Our Youth Advocates play a vital role in guiding youth toward stability, confidence, and success - while gaining meaningful experience in human services. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to work with youth, a commitment to youth empowerment and advocacy, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What you will be doing to make a difference:

• Driving is required
• Spending time with and supervising 9 youth in a small home like environment
• Providing support and encouragement to youth
• Ensuring the overall safety of youth in the program
• Assist youth with their service goals including homework help, coping skills and behavior management
• Acting as a positive role model to support youths' wellbeing

Schedule:

Sat: 7a-3p | Sun: 3p-11p | Wed: 10-6 | Thu: 3-11p | Fri: 3-11p

Important Health and Wellbeing Benefits - BENEFITS BEGIN FIRST DAY OF WORK

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
• Eye-Med Vision Benefits
• Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

• 35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays and 8 Sick Days)

Additional Benefits

• Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
• Opportunities for Reduced Tuition for Clinical Master's Degree
• Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

Extensive Training Program

• Two-Week Orientation, Training, and Shadowing
• Weekly Group Supervision
• Weekly Individual Supervision
• Daily Mentoring and Support
• Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
• Opportunities for Certification in Evidence-Based Practices

Requirements

The desire to work with youth

Valid MA driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Additional Experience welcomed . . .

Experience working with youth

Education: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Child Development, or Teaching

Residential Experience

Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Contact Information:

[e-mail]

857-374-5669