Residential Youth Advocate – Empower & Support Teens

Riverside Community Care; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

FSA – medical & dependent care

Holiday pay

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance plan

Referral bonus

Movie/theater & entertainment perks

YMCA membership discount

Job summary

Riverside Community Care is seeking a Residential Youth Counselor / Youth Advocate to guide youth toward stability and success in a home-like setting. You will supervise 12 youths, provide encouragement, and help with goals such as homework, coping skills, and behavior management while modeling positive behavior.

The role requires a valid MA driver’s license, CPI and CPR/First Aid training, and a commitment to youth empowerment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience working with adolescents preferred.
• Residential experience preferred; DMH/DCF exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Spend time with and supervise 12 youth in a home-like environment.
• Provide support and encouragement while ensuring youth safety.
• Help youth work toward service goals, including homework help, coping skills, and behavior management.
• Serve as a positive role model to support youth’s well-being.

Skills

Youth engagement

Communication

Driver's license (MA)

CPI de-escalation

CPR/First Aid

Bilingual desirable

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Riverside Community Care is seeking a Residential Youth Counselor / Youth Advocate to guide youth toward stability and success in a home-like setting. You will supervise 12 youths, provide encouragement, and help with goals such as homework, coping skills, and behavior management while modeling positive behavior.

The role requires a valid MA driver’s license, CPI and CPR/First Aid training, and a commitment to youth empowerment.