Overnight Trauma-Informed Youth Support Advocate

Kennedy--donovan-Center-; Halfway House (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability

Mileage Reimbursement for Work-Related

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Remission Opportunities

PTO accrual: Vacation, Personal, Sick

Holiday pay

Job summary

Kennedy--donovan-Center- in Uxbridge, MA seeks an Overnight Youth Support Advocate to provide direct care and supervision for children in an EEC-funded emergency shelter. You will ensure safety and support trauma-informed development through structured activities and responsive crisis intervention.

Responsibilities include documenting intake/discharge, managing daily living tasks, and maintaining records and confidentiality while adhering to EEC and DCF policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with children or vulnerable youth.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and child development.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and respond effectively in crises.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Successful completion of background checks per EEC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, structured, and supportive environment for children in care.
• Maintain required staff-to-child ratios per EEC guidelines.
• Supervise children at all times to ensure safety and program compliance.
• Support activities of daily living including hygiene, meals, and routines.
• Facilitate social, recreational, and life skills development.
• Complete intake and discharge documentation accurately.
• Administer and document medications per agency policy (as applicable).
• Respond effectively to crises, including medical emergencies.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality standards.
• Follow all policies and regulatory requirements (EEC, DCF).

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis response

Child development

Interpersonal skills

Communication

CPR training

First Aid

SafetyCare

Job description

Kennedy--donovan-Center- in Uxbridge, MA seeks an Overnight Youth Support Advocate to provide direct care and supervision for children in an EEC-funded emergency shelter. You will ensure safety and support trauma-informed development through structured activities and responsive crisis intervention.

Responsibilities include documenting intake/discharge, managing daily living tasks, and maintaining records and confidentiality while adhering to EEC and DCF policies.