Youth Advocare - Interview Event on 6/17 - Must apply for consideration

The Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization that supports youth is seeking a Youth Advocate to provide ongoing care and supervision for adolescents in a residential treatment facility. The role involves fostering a supportive environment, enhancing life skills, and addressing mental health challenges. Successful candidates will have strong communication skills and prior experience with at-risk youth. Competitive benefits include generous paid time off and 401k contributions.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

401k Pension and Employer Contribution

Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts

Employer paid short-term & long-term disability

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Prior experience with children ages 12-18 with trauma, mental health or psych is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills needed.
• High level of patience and ability to remain calm during stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the ongoing care and supervision of residents in the facility.
• Help adolescents learn daily living activities and support social interactions.
• Promote an emotionally supportive environment and mediate disputes.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Education

High school or GED

AA/BA degree enrolled preferred

Job description

Youth Advocare - Interview Event on 6/17 - Must apply for consideration

2050 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY 11233, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM

The Child Center Residential Treatment Facility (RTF)
The RTF is a coeducational program in a warm, supportive environment that serves young people ages 12-18 who have had multiple psychiatric hospital placements or have been involved with the juvenile justice system. It is the only downstate RTF in the state that is a dual NYS Office of Mental Health/Office of Children and Family Services facility. We never consider it too late to give young people the help they need, and we are pleased to partner with these two agencies to ensure the young people in our care have the skills and support they need to achieve long-term success.

Reflecting The Child Center’s dedication to comprehensive care, the RTF is staffed by clinical coordinators, psychiatric providers, a pediatrician, and 24-hour nursing staff, 24 hour youth advocates. Supports are individualized and tailored to the needs of the young people.

THERE IS AN ON-SITE INTERVIEW EVENT ON JUNE 17th.
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE. YOU MUST APPLY TO THE POSITION. INTERVIEW DETAILS WILL BE SENT AFTERWARDS.

In This Role You Will:
The Youth Advocate is responsible for the ongoing care and supervision of the residents in all phases of their lives in the facility.

We Offer: (FOR FULL TIME STAFF ONLY)

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Pension and Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
• Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for help the adolescents learn and master the basic activities of daily living
• Support Clients with social interaction, educational and vocational advancement, developing interpersonal relationships with peers and adults.
• Encourage and promote an emotional supporting environment for clients.
• Mediate verbal disputes, be a role model for adolescents in a positive behavioral environment on how to behave with each other in a respectful, socially acceptable way.
• Facilitate and assisted therapist in group or other special treatment
• Other related duties as assigned

What qualifications do you need:

• High school or GED, enrolled in a AA/BA degree preferred but not required.
• Prior experience working with Children ages of 12-18 with Trauma, Mental Health or Psych is a plus.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Role requires a high level of patience and ability to remain calm during stressful situations, training is provided.

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V